A mindblowing conspiracy thriller (Myles Munro Action Thriller Series)

The story opens with the discovery of a well connected Nazi SS commander dead in Berlin in 2015. Werner Stolz guarded the last secret of Hitler and the Nazis for 70 years. A secret so deadly that if discovered could plunge the world into a fight for power because of it. Military historian Myles Munro and an international team led by him are tasked with piecing together the complex puzzle left by Stolz.
When one of his team is killed Myles realizes that the stakes are much higher than originally perceived and quite possibly his group includes a traitor. The hunt for the secret and it's ramifications broadens all across Europe. What comes out are factors that might be useful in predicting future events. It appears that the Nazis had used the secret to try and ascertain major future happenings. King indicates in an afterwards that the ingredients of the secret were used successfully in the real world for much of recorder history and have applications for our future.
What the secret is and where and when it originated comprise one of the most original and carefully thought out stories that have yet to appear in print. King introduces facts and dates to substantiate his thesis making this a mesmerizing novel with the distinct possibility that it introduces new truths in a world of science
previously debunked as fakery. Great thinkers out of the past are introduced as discovering and using these ideas
Not only a better than average conspiracy book but one also backed up by research that brings new ideas into the possibility of reality. A book that will thrill and one already followed by another novel by Lain King featuring Myles Munro and delving into further proof of the ideas that he espouses.

The secret in this book is too dangerous for people to know. Banks and the financial industry will lose billions, and some scientists will look ridiculous if this secret is widely known. Maybe it should be banned.

OK, so it IS very pacy, a page-turner with a clever plot, great characters etc etc etc. All in all, a great read. I was hooked. When I finished it, I agreed it was the best book I’d read for a long time.

But there is a statement at the front saying ‘All references to (the secret) are true’. Intrigued, I went to my local library and searched online, to check all the data (the book has lots and lots of details at the back), and after about a week of checking, I reckon at least 90% really is true (I couldn’t check the other 10%). And as the book says itself, near the end, if you let this secret out, it’ll affect everybody. This secret really is just too dangerous to be made public, in my opinion.

So don’t be tempted by the clever story and the addictive, page-turning plot. Please be responsible: let this secret stay secret.

Scratching my head – still – to understand this. Absolutely remarkable. The main ‘Secret’ is so out of this world (in more ways than one) I’m going to have to read it again and re-read it some more. (I’ve checked all the web references at the back, by the way – to NASA etc – and I can’t see any mistake, or sleight of hand).

And it’s a good read, too. It just keeps you reading – I was hooked right through to the end. Some of the characters, including the main hero Myles himself, were just wonderful.

This book stands out in so many ways, I wish I could have given it six stars (or more). It really is an absolutely remarkable main theme, told through a riveting plot, with an astonishing ending. Brilliant.

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"Mind-blowing" is definitely a correct way to describe Secrets of the Last Nazi. There were so many different things going on that your mind just went into overdrive trying to keep up, and keep ahead.
The "secret" they're uncovering is controversial enough, but the characters do anything but ease you into the conspiracy. I didn't quite get the international politics behind the reason for the investigation, and the awkward way to members of the team worked together. 'Cause basically, they didn't. Just when their communication got better and they were actually starting to sound and behave like a team, everything fell apart and the madness of their interactions overpowered everything else that was going on.
The investigation itself gets more interesting and the threats towards the team greater and scarier, but to me the awkward characters took away from the story and the actual conspiracy.
So despite my failed connection with the characters, this - indeed - "mind-blowing" thriller deserves 4 nice stars.

A fabulous thriller that puts Dan Brown to shame, this wonderfully researched, amazing tale has you double guessing what you know, turning what you've always believed on its head. Brilliant and fast paced, I could not put this book down. An accomplished and assured debut that takes everything you have believed and turns it on its head, this is a book that will stay with me for a while. I'll definitely be recommending it to everyone. Myles Munro is a compelling hero and I for one can't wait for the next Myles Munro tale.

We purchased the “Secrets of the Last Nazi “ and recommended it for our local book club in France where we live. We both enjoyed the story and thought, as a debut novel, it was very good.

The historical facts were accurate, and a lot of research must have been undertaken. We thought the premise of the movements of the planets as an influence on world events was an excellent concept. The action of the novel was fast and furious which made it a real page turner, you really wanted to know how the next part of the story would unfold.

The book was generally well received by the book club with members looking forward to the next adventure of Myles Munro.

*Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

As I’ve already mentioned in some of my previous reviews of their titles, Bookouture are fantastic publishers and though they were mainly focused on contemporary romance and women’s ccommercial fiction, by publishing two Angela Marson’s thrillers, starts a completely new era for them as publishers. Following this path, they are introducing readers with a new name in the world of fiction, Iain King comparing him to Dan Brown. Now, I know many of you are wary when publishers or reviewers do this, as lately seems all thrillers written by women have been compared to ‘Gone Girl’ and it’s become sort of a trend and very irritating one, in my opinion. However, as Iain is a new author, please allow me to make this parallel with an author many of you I believe have already read, Den Brown. There are some similarities when it comes to the stories, the pace, etc, however I still believe Iain is in it’s own category as an author, and a breath of fresh air when it comes to political thrillers.

First off, I’m not even much into political thrillers, to be honest. Those that know me or follow my blog, know for certain I’m more chick lit/women’s fiction oriented. Lately, I admit, I’ve been a bit ‘experimenting’ with other genres and rekindled the joy of reading thrillers, but mostly psychological thrillers. Only reason why I picked up this book is that it’s published by a team which I respect greatly and it came recommended by a great friend, whose opinion I value very much.

Reading this book was surely one of the most interesting experiences and one hell of a ride. Right from the beginning, we’re thrown into this great conspiracy, meeting a diverse team of people from Russia, France, UK and USA who’re after what seems to be the ‘greatest mystery and secret of Hitler’. Werner Stolz takes his life (though no one understands why, as he was too old to even think of suicide and it appeared no reasons for him to commit one) and all of a sudden, teams from all these big countries are sent to investigate his death and find his papers. Why is this poor, old guy, Stolz, so important to the investigation? Except being on Hitler’s side, though it doesn’t feel like he’s been completely into the nazi ideology. One thrilling scene after another, we’re introduced into a very complex story, where history, science, religion and astrology are intertwined. It honestly felt like riding a roller coaster, there were so many amazing revelations and nail biting moments, I literally didn’t know what to expect is going to happen next.

That’s another amazing thing about this novel, while it’s definitely a complex story, it reads easy (to certain extent) and is a real page turner. The characters are so different and memorable, especially Myles Monro, the agent UK government sends. These four people are going through hell to find out the big secret the Nazi’s have kept hidden all these years, and save the world from a twisted group or a member of that group, whose mission is to destroy the world.

Conspiracy, lies, truth, predictions, this book has it all. It’s definitely a controversial read, but I strongly recommend reading it with an open mind. Reading some parts was not easy, reminding people of the terror the world’s seen through history is never easy. However, Iain did his best, done an amazing job in his research and created one fantastic thriller.

This book makes you think of the politics between the countries involved in the investigation, about the relationship and opposite beliefs of the church and science and finally, of the role astrology plays. I was fascinated with the influence of planets, but must admit some parts and all their reference added some burden to the story and made it more difficult to read. I’m not saying they felt dragging, however they did seem a bit too much to digest. Or maybe it’s just me and my state of mind when I was reading this book.

Overall, it’s an enjoyable, fast paced political thriller full of action that will definitely appeal to fans of Dan Brown. Amazing, ballsy and unique characters you’ll root for while on the quest to reveal the big secret. I definitely recommend it and sincerely hope you’ll enjoy it. I was over the moon to hear there will be a sequel, ‘The Last Prophecy of Rome’, which I assume it’ll be out next year. So, I’m definitely looking forward to reading it and see Monro once again. In the mean time, enjoy this mind blowing thriller! I really wish it could be made into a movie, hope some producer will hear about this novel and see the great potential.

Iain King, thank you for the many hours of researching and writing, you sure deliver and I can’t wait to read you next book!

I loved the first installment of the "Last Prophecy of Rome" so much, so had high expectations for the second and it did not disappoint. The "Secrets of the Last Nazi" was equally thrilling and exciting! Both are worth reading together, but they also work individually if you only wanted to read one of them. The author does a brilliant job of giving a plot twist at the end of the book again that keeps the readers on their toes. The book weaves in reality and fiction together in a way that gives credence and makes the book come alive like a movie in your mind!

This wonderful story follows a Brit (the eccentric hero, Myles Munro), a cynical American, a brusque Russian woman (Zenyalena) and a suave Frenchman, as they investigate the life, times and secrets of a former SS man, Werner Stolz. The pace quickens after someone is murdered, and as the team start to travel around Europe, they discover some fascinating things – first about Hitler’s personal past, then something even more amazing.

It really does have everything you want in a thriller: adventure, excitement, suspense, great characters, crazy scenes, a who-did-it murder mystery element, and, of course, the truly great secret itself. (I’ve seen comparisons with Dan Brown, but they’re unfair – this really is much better).

It’s a cliché to say I couldn’t put this down, but it’s true: I really couldn’t. And at the end, I had to hold my breath for longer than is healthy. The finale is the ultimate in plot finales. It was so worth it.

And that’s just reading the book as a book. What makes this book so absolutely astonishing is dead Nazi’s big secret. Yes, it really is huge. Enormous. It’s one of those things that makes you think – ah, yes, that all makes sense. It’s so much better than Dan Brown’s big idea (that Jesus had a wife, a child, and heirs) and here the secret comes with much more detailed and impressive evidence. And the conspiracy element is even more credible, too. I really can imagine a trio of bankers, churchmen and scientists ganging up as they do in this book to keep us all in the dark (and the Professor Cromhall character who appears towards the end of this novel is a hoot!).

All in all, an absolutely brilliant, brilliant debut novel.

Knowing Iain King from our days working for international organisations in Kosovo it was hard not to read this as a roman à clef. It poses a wink certainly. His first hand descriptions of the interactions of various nationalities within an international team are so accurate and funny. But it does much more than that. A real page turner with political insight, interesting historical facts in combination with action and love. A comparison with Tom Rob Smith is justified, including the severe violence and 'over the top' action scenes. He has worked out the bizarre theme very well and without the wish to convince the reader of anything. It is a science fiction theme applied to the past that takes place today. That requires real craftmanship and I look forward to read more from Iain King in the future.

Title: The most amazing and
impressive book I've read for yonks
At the start of this book it says all facts (relating to a certain matter) are true - just as it does in some of the Dan Brown books. Then, at the back, it sets out quite a few facts. I went online to check it all, and it really does seem true. Which means either this author has pulled one of the most amazing Derren Brown type wondertricks of all time (just how did he do that?); or it changes fundamentally the way people understand the world. Either way, it's truly amazing. No, even more amazing than that. It really is.

And it's an excellent story too. So nice to come across a really impressive debut thriller. "Secrets of the Last Nazi" has all the suspense one enjoys in these kinds of stories. The details about the international investigation team are very realistic, the dialogue taut and punchy, the more than a decade.relationship between the individuals well drawn and some of the characters (eg Zenyalena and Glenn) would be fantastic on the big screen, if this ever becomes a film. The plot had me intrigued and really needing to keep reading to find out how things would turn out. Gripping, nail-biting stuff, especially at the end (this is a book with about three climaxes at the end - only in the second half of the last chapter, Chapter 70, did it all sort itself out).

This really is the most amazing, impressive book I've read for more than a decade. Really.

This political thriller centres around the four diplomats from Russia, France, Britain and the United States being asked to review the death of a former SS officer, Stoltz who dies in suspicious circumstances made to look like suicide. During their fact finding mission they realise an old secret is behind this killing and United they go on a quest to find clues about what the Stoltz was hiding.

Complex, packed with action with many twists and turns, as well as quite graphic torture scenes, this book is a definite page-turner. I felt a bit bogged down with technical details but on the whole this is an entertaining read with strong characters. I would definitely read more in the series as I do enjoy fiction centred around the Second World War.

This is a well researched book that would entice any fan of Dan Brown or Tom Clancy. There is a quick pace to his story telling and, most important, a fascinating historical premise. King obviously adores Berlin and remains fascinated by the era of the Second World War. Moreover, the on-going counter factual mysteries surrounding the war are explored here in this book. It is a very readable novel with a tight plot and some tense scenes.

A commendable achievement. What's next?

We purchased the “Secrets of the Last Nazi “ and recommended it for our local book club in France where we live. We both enjoyed the story and thought, as a debut novel, it was very good.

The historical facts were accurate, and a lot of research must have been undertaken. We thought the premise of the movements of the planets as an influence on world events was an excellent concept. The action of the novel was fast and furious which made it a real page turner, you really wanted to know how the next part of the story would unfold.

The book was generally well received by the book club with members looking forward to the next adventure of Myles Munro.

This is a really thrilling thriller. It has all the merits of a well researched historical novel, as well as the pacing and plot of a page turner that keeps you up till the small hours. The plot is complex but believable, the characters delightfully eccentric and the premise surprisingly credible. It si not a Dan Brown - which I've always found contrived and a little too reminiscent of the conspiracy stories of the 1970s. This is much more credible and up to date and treats its readers with respect. One gets the sense that the author may know more than he is telling..... that there may be more truth to his fiction than one might suppose. A great debut novel from a wrote of some serious distinction - one looks forward to more!

Absolutely excellent. A real page-turner with everything you want in a novel: great characters, fascinating storyline, and a superb plot. Also, the 'Secrets' themselves really ARE mindblowing! I've check out as much as I can on Google, and it all seems to be true (yes, even the bit about the line from Stalingrad to El Alemain). Trust me, it's an amazing book.

Fantastic.

Stand aside Lee Child......... Having read some of Iain Kings non-fiction books before I was interesting in seeing how he would tackle fiction. I must say I was not disappointed. The booked is crafted so well it is like Jack Higgins meets the DaVinci Code, with a bit of Lee Child mixed in as well. I real roller coaster ride of a book with a twist on every corner. It really made me want to read on.... the only sad think is I finished it..... looking forward to the next one already.

Having read some of Iain Kings non-fiction books before I was interesting in seeing how he would tackle fiction. I must say I was not disappointed. The booked is crafted so well it is like Jack Higgins meets the DaVinci Code, with a bit of Lee Child mixed in as well. I real roller coaster ride of a book with a twist on every corner. It really made me want to read on.... the only sad think is I finished it..... looking forward to the next one already.

A Secret to be shared
I have been reading many books about the second world war and my first reaction was what was not yet written about ? I start reading it and I really like it, fictions is mixed with reality and you do not know where is the borderline. For me it is more Jonh le Carre the Dan Brown,

I look forward to read the next one, with so many books written about Rome, corious to see if there are still some secrets lying under the Vatican.

When I read books, I always hope for three things - fast action, interesting plot (and plot twisters) and interesting details. Secrets of the last Nazi succeed in all three. Never a dull moment, the plot is never predictable - and many interesting historical details makes the story a great read.

I can recommend Secrets of the last Nazi, it is as good way to spend your time reading.

It's great entertainment and the author shows the correlation between astrology and human events in a way that may Bharat have you questioning the common assumptions most hold concerning astrology.

My main criticism is technical, as a military man some things just were not right. I'm a stickler when it comes to accuracy...I believe the author is from the UK and this may explain his seeming lack of knowledge concerning the US military and it's current forces specifically those in Germany

Iain King is an established non-fiction writer, this is his first novel and it's a fast paced action-thriller with a plot that rockets along and characters who pull you into their world. As I read it I kept thinking what a good film it would make. If Dan Brown is just your cup of tea then Secrets of the Last Nazi is definitely for you. A great Summer read.

Great, a fantastic book by a well travelled author. He must have visited all the locations, descriptions to detail are very good..You can learn a graet deal, use as a travelogue

As to the story, keeps you on edge to the end, you can see where the next book is going, cannot wait to read.All facts in this book are well researched and accurate, not only a thriller, but an education.

Great, a fantastic book by a well travelled author. He must have visited all the locations, descriptions to detail are very good..You can learn a graet deal, use as a travelogue

As to the story, keeps you on edge to the end, you can see where the next book is going, cannot wait to read.All facts in this book are well researched and accurate, not only a thriller, but an education.

We purchased the “Secrets of the Last Nazi “ and recommended it for our local book club in France where we live. We both enjoyed the story and thought, as a debut novel, it was very good.

The historical facts were accurate, and a lot of research must have been undertaken. We thought the premise of the movements of the planets as an influence on world events was an excellent concept. The action of the novel was fast and furious which made it a real page turner, you really wanted to know how the next part of the story would unfold.

The book was generally well received by the book club with members looking forward to the next adventure of Myles Munro.

What a great read. I loved the Zenyalena character, and actually felt sorry for her towards the end. And, right until the last chapter, I couldn’t work out how it was going to end. This book puts ‘thrill’ into ‘thriller’ in an amazing way. Phenomenal!

What a great read. I loved the Zenyalena character, and actually felt sorry for her towards the end. And, right until the last chapter, I couldn’t work out how it was going to end. This book puts ‘thrill’ into ‘thriller’ in an amazing way. Phenomenal!

What a great read. I loved the Zenyalena character, and actually felt sorry for her towards the end. And, right until the last chapter, I couldn’t work out how it was going to end. This book puts ‘thrill’ into ‘thriller’ in an amazing way. Phenomenal!

I was lucky enough to read a pre-publication copy. You will be astounded and astonished by this book, and will want to know more about the Last Nazi's secret which, like the best of secrets, is one that, deep down, you already knew. Go out any buy shares in Mr King immediately!

I received an advance copy of Secrets of the Last Nazi by Iain King from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is said review. This book is published by Bookouture.

I have never read anything by Iain King before. The reason I picked this up is purely and simply because, I liked the look of the synopsis when I saw it on NetGalley and everything else I have read from Bookouture has been absolutely top quality. I was hoping this would be the same.

In 2015, a well-connected ex SS commander dies. He takes with him the last remaining secret of the Nazi era. Or does he?

An international investigation is set up to try and uncover the secret Werner Stolz was protecting.

Led by an unconventional English military historian, Myles Munro, the team must chase every clue left behind to try and decipher them to discover exactly what Stolz was hiding.

What follows is a furious chase across three countries, dodging conspiracies and espionage at every turn. Some want the secret to go public. Some don’t. And there is a traitor in the team.

So modern day tales chasing Nazi secrets across Europe are something I love to read so I was really looking forward to this one. Although I enjoyed it I was left wanting more from the story. I’ll explain why.

We have a mixed bag of characters in this one. Myles himself is a bit of an enigma. He is obviously very clever and an expert in his field but also is a bit unorthodox and to be honest lacked a bit of oomph for me in this story. His colleagues on the team are there purely on the requests of their respective governments. We have Glenn, an American with a lot of secrets of his own. He is the doubting Thomas of the group, never believing anything they discover.

We have Zenyalena, a Russian who is the person who put the investigation in motion. She is a stereotypical hard faced Russian who wants the answers yesterday and will stop at nothing to get them. Jean-Francois is the French delegate. He is a bit out of his depth but seems to be the only genuine member of the team. He is replaced later on the team by Pascal who seems the strong silent type but he also has secrets. Their translator is a young German woman by the name of Heike-Ann. She is quite a timid character and again always feels to be a bit out of her depth.

On the evil side of things we have Father Samuel. He is a very mysterious man who lives in the Middle East and it’s hard at times to figure out his exact role in the story. Deiter is his partner in crime, shadowing the investigation team in Europe. Again very mysterious but deadly with it.

The plot is as it says in the blurb. The Nazi kept secrets and team are put together to find out what they were. Some people don’t want the secrets to be made public and will do anything they can to prevent the team from finding the answers.

I did enjoy this story but to be honest it had potential to be so much better than it was. There were a lot of times during the story where everything just felt a bit flat to me. The team have a series of clues to follow to get to the end prize. Each time they get a clue something seems to go wrong and they always seem to get out of their pickle. A couple of these occasions seemed a bit unbelievable to me and should have been much more difficult to get out of than they were. It was almost like The A Team at times because they could get round anything that was thrown at them.

The Father Samuel part of the story was also a bit confusing for me. Without giving anything away, it was difficult to try and figure out exactly why he wanted the secret kept and his relationship with Deiter was also confusing at times. They were able to organise things which again, seemed almost impossible to do.

I did like Mr King’s writing style. He tells a good story and for the most part this was a very enjoyable read. I just didn’t like the confusing bits nor the flat bits.

It looks like Myles Munro is going to be a recurring character for Iain King. I will definitely read more of him. I just hope the stories and the characters develop a bit better. For me, they need a bit more meat on them and definitely need more oomph in the stories. He certainly has the writing talent to do this.

To summarise: a thrilling chase across Europe chasing Nazi secrets and dodging nasty men that want the secrets to be kept just that. Secret. A good read but definitely needed more for me to get the score up.

General rating:

★★★ needed more for me.

Thriller rating:

★★★ and again.