Blood of the Reich — the sequel to Invitation to Valhalla — now available on Amazon.com or bn.com (Barnes & Noble).

Blood of the Reich is available on Kindle and Nook.

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Backcover synopsis:

Elizabeth Ault. Strong-willed and ambitious, she is Cincinnati’s top newspaper reporter. Tireless when it comes to investigating an important story, Elizabeth has a reputation for being first on the scene and getting her scoop—no matter what it takes.

Frank Ault. A tough-as-nails, no-nonsense homicide detective for the Cincinnati police. Frank is equally adept at using his brains or his fists to solve a case. Sometimes his biggest challenge is dealing with a snoopy reporter—his wife, Elizabeth.

Anne Brown. A shadowy figure and suspect in a homicide, both Frank and Elizabeth pursue Brown—for very different reasons.

The year is 1943. Amidst the backdrop of the Second World War, a shocking crime becomes the talk of the town in Cincinnati, Ohio. Homicide detective Frank Ault hunts the elusive suspect, Anne Brown. His wife, Cincinnati Observer reporter Elizabeth Ault, races her husband to find Brown first, causing friction between husband and wife. But this time Elizabeth plays with fire. Little does Elizabeth know she will quickly be transformed from pursuer to prey, and that events will take place that change the lives of the Aults forever.

comments about Blood of the Reich:

“Blood of the Reich by Mike Whicker contains more twists and turns than a shelf-full of thrillers. Every time we think we know what will come next, Whicker proves us wrong. This author’s reputation is growing worldwide; he is a master of the cliffhanger.”

— Ron Lennox, editor (ret.), Red River Literary Review

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“Mike Whicker’s mesmerizing mystery of Lorelei returns in Blood of the Reich. After a decade of research since Invitation to Valhalla, Whicker again blends reality and imagination into a captivating tale of action, intrigue and compassion; which, in deference to historical facts, remains open to this day.”

– Dr. Rodney G. Tomlinson, Professor, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis

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“I must admit I had my doubts that Whicker could deliver another thriller the equal of Invitation to Valhalla. More often than not, sequels, whether books or films, prove disappointing. Seldom does a sequel match the original in quality, and to surpass it is rare indeed. Blood of the Reich does just that. Here is another offering from Whicker you will wish continued on for many more chapters. How I envy those who have yet to read it.”

— T.J. Kentite, Blue Grass Review managing editor