Description
When a mysterious suicide sets off a chain of investigations, a determined young German journalist uncovers the existence of Odessa—a shadowy, organized network dedicated to protecting Nazi war criminals and advancing their sinister agenda. His obsessive pursuit leads him to the trail of a real fugitive known as the "Butcher of Riga," a man responsible for unspeakable atrocities during World War II. As the journalist digs deeper into this web of deception and danger, he discovers a chilling conspiracy: a ruthless plot to resurrect the power of the SS and complete Hitler's horrifying "Final Solution." Forsyth masterfully weaves historical fact with gripping fiction, creating a taut thriller that explores the dark underbelly of post-war Europe and the relentless hunt for justice. This is a novel of suspense, moral reckoning, and the dangerous obsessions that drive ordinary people to extraordinary acts.
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Bantam Books
Published Mar 1, 1983
368 pages
ISBN: 9780553271980
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First Published
1972
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth.