Reviews
“Burnham takes the German A-bomb project and a real-life, elite anti-Nazi conspiracy and tills them as rich soil for speculation. Scientific facts, historical figures, and actual events combine to create a vivid and convincing thriller.”
—BookTrib
“The overall effect is impressive. Burnham’s strength is in his ability to weave together all of these pieces into a coherent whole. Against this well-realized historical backdrop of Nazi scientific secrets, Hitler assassination attempts, gruesome beatings, brutal murders, double-dealing traitors, and a love doomed to end in catastrophe, Burnham creates a satisfying, action-packed concoction that will keep you hooked until the last page.
Whether you are a WWII buff or not, this novel brings to light a very believable version of the clandestine actions that might have kept Hitler from atomic mastery — thanks to the heroes who protected The Armageddon Secret.”
—Los Alamos Daily Post
“Burnham nicely threads the needle of atomic bomb history to stitch together fact and fiction, imagining the German anti-Nazi Underground fighting to preserve the future of humanity.”
—Richard Rhodes,
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
The Making of Atomic Bomb
“The Manhattan Project was created because Germany had spit the uranium atom and the fear was that they would soon have an atomic bomb. The United States and Great Britain teamed in a race against Germany to produce the world’s first atomic bomb! Burnham presents an exciting vision of what might have happened at the dawn of the race for the atomic bomb, well-researched and compelling. A must-read!”
—D. Ray Smith
Historian, City of Oak Ridge, TN
Board Member, American Museum of Science and Energy
“Burnham’s bracing story hits the ground running… the pace rarely lets up. An exhilarating war tale will please genre fans and history buffs alike.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"Robert Burnham has crafted a brisk and entertaining novel that is infused with flavors from Ian Fleming to noir detective fiction, yet serves to highlight the very real, historical, wartime German nuclear weapons program.”
—Dr. Todd H. Rider, Ph.D. MIT, with a dissertation
on advanced fusion reactor approaches, former
Senior Staff Scientist at MIT
A Few of the Many 5-Star Reviews on Amazon.com!
“In The Armageddon Secret, Burnham not only tells a suspenseful tale that expertly interweaves well-researched historical facts with speculation and fiction, but his story also pays homage to that
group of unknown heroes whose deeds during
the war will never be known but whose impact on its outcome were significant. The story is
well-written and draws you into the world of 1938 Germany with its vivid descriptions of the time and place. It’s not only a good story but an excellent history lesson. I highly recommend this book to both those interested in history and those who just want a damn good read.”
—Amazon Reviewer
“In The Armageddon Secret, Burnham weaves a convincing explanation for the greatest spy story never told while emphasizing historical integrity. The result is a tension-packed narrative entwined with a scientifically accurate recount of how Hitler’s nuclear weapon program might have failed. The Armageddon Secret is a highly recommended read if you enjoy WWII stories, espionage, or simply compelling historical fiction.”
—Amazon Reviewer
“Any fans of WWII history, historical fiction and/or adventure novels will definitely enjoy this. An interesting look at some of the lesser known figures involved in the clandestine operations behind the attempt to stop the development of the German atomic bomb. I've always loved to read historically based book, either fiction or non-fiction, to learn about these overlooked events in human history. Most people will never appreciate the idea that small groups of people, sometimes a single person, can DRASTICALLY change the course of history based on whether they succeed or fail in their goals. Definitely a great read!”
—Amazon Reviewer