In the final days of the war, Sergeant Kapp Johnson is being held prisoner in the dungeon of a medieval castle in the Black Forest. While he and another soldier from his all-black battalion await ceremonial execution, an even more sinister struggle between life and death is taking place within the castle walls. Under the watchful eyes of Nazi Colonel Otto Strass, the notorious inventor, Dr. Josef Weiss, injects a ten-year-old Polish boy with an experimental serum, killing him.
That is until three days later when the child, Adok, is miraculously resurrected…with unforeseen side effects.
On that same day, Hitler’s unexpected suicide throws the castle into chaos. In the ensuing confusion, Kapp is mistakenly given the life-restoring drug. Using his newly enhanced strength, Kapp escapes, reunites with his battalion, and single-handedly kills 280 enemy soldiers. Though mortally wounded, he cannot die.
Dr. Weiss also administers the serum he invented to his nephew and two German soldiers. He then injects the ambitious Colonel Strass—the question is, with what?
Each of Dr. Weiss’s victims experiences a different physical super-enhancement, and each must come to terms with his new capabilities. Permanently linked, they must navigate their way through the last, weary days of the war and into an even more uncertain future.
5.0 out of 5 Stars Ah the enemy of Indiana Jones
No, I’m just kidding. But I love the occult, I love historical fiction, and I love Indiana Jones. Same vibes throughout. Good.
– Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 Stars “The Lebensborn Experiment”
Davis’ historical novel revolves around evil experimentation that took place during the reign of Hitler, Himmler, and the SS as they sought to bring forth a “superior” Aryan race. It takes us to a world of imagination and mystery. Power and greed of two men will wreak havoc, and two innocent young men will have to pay the price. These young men will have to seek out their inner strength and believe when believing is the most difficult. Regardless of their ordeals, it will come down to one main thing: the human will to survive.
Good job putting together a novel based on, perhaps, one of the lesser known atrocities that took place during World War II.
– Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 Stars
Such a unique take on the Third Reich’s obsession with the occult…and a fascinating tale of camaraderie, conspiracy, danger, and destiny.
This is a well-researched novel which really gripped me from the first moments. The premise is fascinating; arguably, only “Hellboy” has ever considered the subject in this way. Absolutely worth your time.
– The Dark Lord
5.0 out of 5 Stars Interesting
Picturesque and well weaved…and thought inspiring. Great story development. Historically stimulating. Well developed story and characters. Interesting developments and adventurous journing.
– Nan