This is a thriller with some horror and supernatural elements. The premise is that a secret cell of neo-Nazis has formed among powerful members of theThis is a thriller with some horror and supernatural elements. The premise is that a secret cell of neo-Nazis has formed among powerful members of the British and U.S. government. They are planning to take over the world with the power of the so-called "Heilige Lance," which was the spear that Longinus used to pierce Christ's side. The wound supposedly bled into the Holy Grail.
Somehow, Himmler took possession of the spear and brought it over to England, where he lived secretly after his body double committed suicide in his stead. With the help of a well-connected arms dealer, the neo-Nazi plot almost comes to fruition.
The main character, a private eye living near London (if I recall correctly), is called upon by the Mossad (for whom he formerly worked) to put a stop to the plot. Initially, he doesn't want to get involved, but as atrocities mount, he realizes that he has no choice.
This book is quite fast-moving and suspenseful. It's a great read which I hesitate to label as great literature. It's definitely well-written and quite enjoyable, however. ...more
