Product Description
Historical/Contemporary fiction in two parts, beginning with the last days of Hitler's Third Reich, in his Fuhrerbunker, where a sinister plan is approved by the Fuhrer himself. It allows certain high-ranking Nazi S.S. officials the right to remove and transport (through use of specially modified submarines-Uboats)illicitly acquired gold bullion and other assets, to countries still friendly to Germany. While on their perilous escape route, one U-boat--along with its precious cargo--is sunk by a British destroyer, but not before discharging its secret cargo on an unknown island in the Carribean. Some fifty years later, in part two, the missing cache is discovered by an American family visiting the Cayman Islands. Their unexpected find leads to a murder, kidnapping, and the sudden convergence of foreign agents and Neo-Nazis to what had once been a peaceful island paradise. Full of adventure, intrigue, patches of well-placed humor, along with excellent character development.
About the Author
JOHN HANKINS is a former hospital executive who grew up on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He holds several degrees, is a world-traveler, has served honorably in the U.S. Merchant Marine, Army and Air Force, respectively, until retiring to return to civilian life to pursue his profession as a civilian hospital administrator and consultant. He has many professional articles to his credit, and has been honored on a number of occasions for contributions to the various communities he has served. In 1986, two years after being honored by the entire Senate of the State of Hawaii and the Hawaii County Council for outstanding work on their behalf, he decided to enter politics and ran for Governor of that State. Months later, after conducting a strong campaign, he was forced to withdraw because of failure to meet a five year current residency requirement (he had 3 1/2. Of interest is the fact he could have run for any other political office (Federal or except Governor). Despite this setback, he did not curb his efforts to fight for political reform in Hawaii, especially around issues involving health care delivery. In time, however, events on the mainland U.S. required John and his wife, Nedra, to return to Houston, Texas, where they now reside and where he continues to work, writing more books and screenplays, and doing some consulting where needed.
