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Summary: OPERATION LUCIFER
Review: Falling somewhere between William Shirer's "Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" and Leo Tolstoy's "War And Peace" sits David B. Charnay's "Operation Lucifer." This "biblical" novel, which twists on the premise that Hitler actually got away, follows through with the actual chase, capture and trial of the infamous dictator. In the process, the reader is either introduced to or reacquainted with the horrors of what is euphemistically referred to as World War II. Although fiction, Operation Lucifer is chucked of full real life players and places. The make believe characters, such as the US Governments number one Nazi hunter Barton Milburn, swim in an ocean populated by actual events and historic personalities. The sheer epic nature of this adventure --which spans from the darkest most horrific moment of the war to the triumph of justice in the 1950's --really does echo the themes of victory and defeat found in "War and Peace." Although published just prior to the horrific event of September 11th, "Operation Lucifer" is remarkably prophetic with regards to this latest atrocity. Mr. Charnay's tale uncannily parallels many of the deeds which have transpired since the attacks on the World Trade Center, events which cast a shadow over every page of this book, making it, in many ways, as contemporary as today's newspaper. There are grave warnings to be found here as it is clear that Mr. Chanay's Herculean literary effort is as much a moral imperative as it is lively entertainment. . The enormity of the Nazi calamity and the lessons that it teaches -- if people are willing to listen -- is essential for the survival of humanity. This message is too often lost in the popular culture and a kind of collective amnesia. I believe "OPERATION LUCIFER" deserves widespread exposure on that point alone. My hat goes off to David Charnay for making this great contribution to not only literature but also for speaking out on the moral indignation and dangers of a world gone mad.
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Summary: history, what if? could have happened.
Review: For history buffs it is a must read. A nightmare that could have happened. Charnay does a wonderful job weaving all the major real players though his novel. Must read for WW11 historians.
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Summary: a page turner
Review: I couldn't put this book down. Even though it is fiction, the the accurate historical setting brings a sense of reality to this excellent book. Operation Lucifer was one of the best reads in recent years. Bravo to David Charnay.
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Summary: OPERATION LUCIFER
Review: I just finished reading this novel. I listened to Atty. General Ashcroft on Television last week (11/20) defending President Bush's edict to try the terrorists responisble for September 11th as war criminals. He points to the Supreme Court decision in Ex Parte Quirin. The author of this novel, David Charney ,hit exactly on the button by quoting Ex Parte Quirin in the trial of Hitler. This is not only an exciting, action-packed book, but it is filled with golden nuggets of history . This is a five star book that should be a best seller! The analogy of the psyche in Hitler and Bin Ladin is amazing.The only difference in their megalomania is the garb they wear. Both dissolute, irreligious men posed as messiahs and defiled religion. Charnay's book should be read by the CIA.
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Summary: Operation Lucifer, The Chase Capture and Trial of Adolf Hitl
Review: I just finished reading this novel. I listened to Atty. General Ashcroft on Television last week (11/20) defending President Bush's edict to try the terrorists responisble for September 11th as war criminals. He points to the Supreme Court decision in Ex Parte Quirin. The author of this novel, David Charney ,hit exactly on the button by quoting Ex Parte Quirin in the trial of Hitler. This is not only an exciting, action-packed book, but it is filled with golden nuggets of history . This is a five star book that should be a best seller! The analogy of the psyche in Hitler and Bin Ladin is amazing.The only difference in their megalomania is the garb they wear. Both dissolute, irreligious men posed as messiahs and defiled religion. Charnay's book should be read by the CIA.
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Summary: Don't Waste Your time!
Review: I purchased this book based on the reviews I read here. I'll never make that mistake again!
Don't waste your time and money on this book. I kept reading hoping it would get better. It didn't. The plot is juvenile, the dialogue is preposterous.
It's rare I don't finish a book, but when a character tells someone,in 1953,that their room has a microwave oven, I threw the book down in disgust!
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Summary: One man's alternative history
Review: I read Operation Lucifer at the suggestion of a friend who knows of my long time interest in history, and before I read any customer reviews. I am familiar with most of the history and historical figures in Mr. Charnay's book, but I am aware that most people a half century later do not know much about the people and events he describes. To me, he has produced a work of historical fiction, or rather alternative history, of the highest order. I found the story fascinating and an easy read. Mr. Charnay's writing style is distinctive, but easy to follow. I found myself wanting to know what happened next. I finished the 950+ pages in about a week, including several airline trips. I know I really like a book when I look up and my flight is about to land. That happened several times. We don't know what Hitler and the other Nazis would have said if captured and put on trial, but Charnay's imagination is probably not far off. Most of us are not aware of the conduct of some prominent Americans and British figures who showed some pro-German sympathies, at least until the war turned against the Nazis. We will never know the true and complete story. This book is likely to be as close as many of us will ever get to some understanding of the possibilities. It even makes me want to go back into nonfiction and find out more. I understand that not everyone will appreciate and enjoy the book, but since the microwave oven was invented in 1945 by a Raytheon scientist working on radar technology, and the patent was issued in 1950, the microwave oven, or Radar Range, as it was popularly known then, was available in 1953. The reviewer who threw down the book in disgust should find another reason.
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Summary: A must read
Review: OPERATION LUCIFER undoubtedly an action thriller which cuts Hitler to the core. More telling is the expose of historical icons like; Charles Lindburgh, Allen Dulles, John Foster Dulles, Joseph Kennedy, Juan Peron and his wife Eva, and the Duke and Dutches of Windsor. What a powerful melding of characters and their particular connections to Hitler. Bravo to David Charney. I bought this book based on an Amazon Website Review. Its and eye opener to this post war generation. WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Summary: A must read
Review: The novel, Operation Lucifer: The Chase, Capture, and Trial of Adolf Hitler is the most absorbing, exciting, suspensful book I have ever read. The Action in The Chase and Capture portion kept me late into the night turning page after page. While intrigued with the action, I learned a great deal from this wonderfully organized piece of writing. The next evening I continued reading The Trial of Adolf Hitler. The testimony of survivors brought tears to my eyes- the terror is described as I have never before heard. I ran out of Kleenex tissues. I am not of Jewish faith; yet, I was shaked by the revelations of Jews and Christians alike describing the horrors of the Holocaust...so very real as if I had been there. This is a powerful, compelling novel and should be a best seller. I am an avid reader of history, as well as Tom Clancy-type books, and this book has a five star recommendation from me.
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Summary: Operation Lucifer: The Chase, Capture, and Trial of Adolf
Review: The novel, Operation Lucifer: The Chase, Capture, and Trial of Adolf Hitler is the most absorbing, exciting, suspensful book I have ever read. The Action in The Chase and Capture portion kept me late into the night turning page after page. While intrigued with the action, I learned a great deal from this wonderfully organized piece of writing. The next evening I continued reading The Trial of Adolf Hitler. The testimony of survivors brought tears to my eyes- the terror is described as I have never before heard. I ran out of Kleenex tissues. I am not of Jewish faith; yet, I was shaked by the revelations of Jews and Christians alike describing the horrors of the Holocaust...so very real as if I had been there. This is a powerful, compelling novel and should be a best seller. I am an avid reader of history, as well as Tom Clancy-type books, and this book has a five star recommendation from me.
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