A Spy in Vienna

A Paul Muller Novel of Political Intrigue

By: William N. Walker

Narrated by: Richard Travis

The eagerly awaited Paul Muller sequel, A Spy in Vienna, is a novel of political intrigue, dramatizing the Nazi takeover of Austria in 1938. It is the second Paul Muller novel set in Europe before World War II.

Muller is recruited to become a spy to resist Hitler's campaign to absorb Austria into the German Reich and, from his perch in Vienna, finds himself at the epicenter of the desperate struggle to preserve Austrian independence. Muller plays a dangerous game in helping Austria oppose Hitler's demands, and he hatches a bold plan to divert Austria's gold reserves so they stay out of Hitler's grasp.

The novel captures this gripping drama in rich and vivid detail as political pressures mount and the threat of war looms. A Spy in Vienna recreates for listeners the fraught atmosphere of 1930s, when the threat of Nazi violence hung over Europe. Aficionados of that epoch will relish the authenticity of the novel, which reawakens the tensions and turbulence of the era, with its undercurrent of violence and fear. The narrative recaptures the urgency of the crisis as repeated confrontations escalated to an explosive conclusion.

Today, sitting at the safe remove of 80 years, we know the outcome. Hitler's bald aggression prevailed; his takeover of Austria became a crucial stepping stone leading to World War II. But the characters in the novel know none of this; for them, the events they are caught up in are frightening and bewildering, confronting them with dire choices and fearful consequences. The novel transports the listener into that contemporary maelstrom of intrigue and danger - combining real history with a compelling story. Admirers of Paul Muller in Danzig will revel in his new adventures in Vienna, as once again he confronts Nazi tyranny.

©2018 William N. Walker (P)2021 William N. Walker

Great Historical Fiction

Really enjoyed this one. This series is so incredibly well researched and the plot points so well developed even someone with a very good knowledge of WW2 will not know what parts are fiction. Thoroughly enjoyable.

A fun and fascinating read

This is another entertaining historical fiction book by Walker. I enjoyed his first in the Paul Muller series, Danzig, so I decided to get A Spy in Vienna. It did not disappoint. I would recommend both books to those interested in WW2, suspense, and spy novels.

Don't Bother

The first problem is the overwrought narration. I thought I might shut it down right then and there, but given I had already used a credit, I decided to continue. I lasted less than an hour, and that took great forbearance.

Then came the appalling rendition of history, going back to AustrioHungarian War. It had to be read straight from a high school history book.

It's mighty difficult to make a book about WWII less than compelling, but this book has succeeded to the point of stupifying boredom.

I am not pleased with having spent a credit, especially as the subscription costs $16 a month.