It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up
suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German
physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a
Jew, adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life to
neutral Switzerland.
Gabi Mueller is a young Swiss-American woman working for the newly
formed American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the
CIA) close to Nazi Germany. When she is asked to risk her life to
safely "courier" Engel out of Germany, the fate of the world rests
in her hands. If she can lead him to safety, she can keep the
Germans from developing nuclear capabilities. But in a time of
traitors and uncertainty, whom can she trust along the way?
This fast-paced, suspenseful novel takes readers along treacherous
twists and turns during a fascinating--and deadly--time in
history.
She's risking her life to save a man she doesn't know. But whom
can she trust along the way?
It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up
suspected enemies of the Third Reich after an attempt on Hitler's
life. Gabi Mueller is a young woman working for the newly formed
American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the CIA)
in Switzerland. When she is asked to put herself in harm's way to
safely "courier" a German scientist who is working on the atomic
bomb out of enemy territory, the fate of the world hangs in the
balance.
"A gripping, fast-paced tale of love, loyalty, and derring-do set
in the waning days of the Second World War. I enjoyed everything
about The Swiss Courier . . . the wonderful characters, the
rich atmosphere, and the truly exciting story. A
winner!"--Christopher Reich, New York Times bestselling
author of Rules of Vengeance
"Fabulous! An unforgettable story of faith and courage when faced
with the highest of stakes."--Amanda Cabot, author of Paper
Roses
"Sizzles like a 24 episode with a World War II twist. The
pulsating action and plot twists will keep you riveted."--Bob
Welch, author of American Nightingale and coauthor of
Easy Company
"A tense, fast-paced thriller . . . a masterful blend of history
and intrigue."--Kathleen Fuller, author of The Royal Regency
Mystery Series and A Man of His Word
Tricia Goyer is the author of twenty books, including Night
Song and Dawn of a Thousand Nights, both winners of the
American Christian Fiction Writer's Book of the Year Award for Long
Historical Romance.
Mike Yorkey is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including
the bestselling Every Man's Battle series. Married to a Swiss
native, Yorkey previously lived in Switzerland.
Tricia Goyer is the author of several books, including Night
Song and Dawn of a Thousand Nights, both past winners of
the ACFW's Book of the Year Award for Long Historical Romance.
Goyer lives with her family in Montana.
Mike Yorkey is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including
the bestselling Every Man's Battle series. Married to a Swiss
native, Yorkey lived in Switzerland for 18 months. He and his
family currently reside in California.