The Colonel’s Lost Vault by TS Wieland
The Colonel’s Lost Vault explodes with international intrigue and action from the first page as modern-day adventurer Sophie Lions searches for an immense treasure, hidden for decades in a secret Nazi vault. Author TS Wieland delivers the punch of Mission Impossible along with the historic interest and sophistication of The DaVinci Code. A bold female protagonist calls on her closest companions to navigate clandestine sites across Europe in a search for clues about the final resting place of some of the most valuable works of art in the world. The journal of a high-ranking Nazi official proves to be key in the search for the pillaged masterpieces, but can the team trust the words of this deplorable figure? Or is it part of a larger plan to lead them to a fatal trap?
JOURNALIST RISKS HER LIFE FOR A STORY
Sophie Lions (a.k.a Broadway) lives for adventure in far-flung locations around the world, writing about her journeys for a popular magazine to share her stories with the world. She has a reputation for finding trouble and never backing down from a fight; as a former member of the elite Marine Raiders corps, she can get herself out of most tight places.
When Sophie acquires the journal of Nazi commander Peter Wagner and embarks on a quest to track down stolen loot, she soon discovers that she’s not the only one trying to locate the treasures. Pursued by a well-connected and ruthless mercenary who manipulates her at every turn, she confides in an old friend and fellow Raider, Corbin, to turn the tables and regain the advantage. Minutes after their reunion in Greece, Corbin and Sophie are speeding through the dusty streets of Athens in his Toyota Yaris, trying to lose a tail in one of the many exciting and immersive episodes found throughout the book.
“Sophie heard Corbin’s foot hit the floor as he accelerated. He swerved aggressively through the traffic as the other cars around them honked and attempted to get out of the way. Sophie held on tight to the handle, swaying side to side in her seat as she could hear the car tires screeching along the roadway.”
After the wild chase in Greece, the duo discovers additional clues that take them to secret passageways, museums, and hidden crypts of Italy, Germany, Austria and other locations around Europe as they explore the shadows of World War II.
NAZI JOURNAL BECOMES TREASURE MAP
As Sophie and Corbin draw closer to the absconded treasure of the Nazi commander, they also learn more about the man himself. Perhaps the most complex character in this story, Colonel Peter Wagner is given life through the pages of his journal and the hidden passages that are discovered along the journey.
Initially portrayed to be complicit in the atrocities of the Nazi regime, Wagner reported directly to Heinrich Himmler and was responsible for the seizure and transport of the greatest works of art as German troops occupied increasingly vast stretches of Europe. Wagner illustrates how quickly one can be swept along by the strong current of a nationalist movement. In a particularly brilliant literary moment, Wagner meets with Himmler to discuss his duties and is given a cup of bitter tea with “sweet butterscotch blended in”.
A MESSAGE OF RESISTANCE
Sophie and Corbin initially consider Wagner to be nothing more than a despicable figure in Europe’s bloody past but as they piece together additional clues they suspect there may have been more to his story. They find a cave in Greece with a lost page of the journal:
“I love my country, but she has been led astray. I will not sit here in this cave and pretend for even a moment that I am a victim. I made my own strokes upon the canvas of our nation’s future and wish that I could wipe them away.”
When the horrific intentions of his superiors become clear, Wagner decides to resist in whatever capacity he can and concocts a plan to betray the führer. By the end of The Colonel’s Lost Vault, Peter Wagner’s journal illustrates the importance of resisting fascism and oppression no matter the cost.
HISTORICAL FICTION MEETS THRILLER
One of the most remarkable literary feats that author TS Wieland accomplishes in The Colonel’s Lost Vault is the comingling of an immersive and meaningful historical tale with the intense action of a thriller. Wieland pulls this off through brilliant use of language and by selecting incisive details for each scene. The story culminates in a breath-taking, edge-of-your-seat conclusion in a secret Nazi vault. Sophie finally confronts the ominous echoes of history along with her greatest personal trauma and betrayal in a final effort to unlock the secrets of The Colonel’s Lost Vault.
The Colonel’s Lost Vault is the first installment of the newest series from TS Wieland, Hyde Park Adventures. After experiencing this story, readers will want to read all they can from this talented author.
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About TS Wieland:
Adventures among distant lands, lost treasures waiting to be discovered and forgotten civilizations steeped in mystery; all sum up one name in the world of adventure fiction: TS Wieland. Born and raised in Colorado, TS has paved a trail in the world of adventure writing, long since forgotten. Beginning with the release of his first novel, Sem: Adventure Across Time, in 2015 at the age of 24, he has since written a vast growing of heartwarming novels, short stories and cinematic audiobooks that have taken readers to the inner realm of self-discovery, the dangers of outer space and all the way back down to Earth in search of buried treasures. To this day, his books can only be described as fast-paced, action-packed, exciting, heartwarming and filled with characters that are larger than life.
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