"The hunt for stolen Nazi treasure quickly turns deadly in Beck's historical thriller. Sprightly characters propel this tense story of dark secrets and duplicity." - Kirkus Reviews
After D-day, American & Nazi soldiers collaborate to steal Hitler’s gold, then conceal their fortunes by disappearing into American society. 64 years later the elaborate heist unravels, and a deadly scramble ensues to recover billions of dollars in established wealth and lost gold.
Wealthy but aged, the original perpetrators find themselves in a deadly battle against a coalition of unsavory treasure hunters. Both sides lie, kidnap, torture and murder their way toward "Dark Fortunes."
Set between 1944 and 2008, the story spans from war-torn Europe to modern day Alaska, Washington State and California. A former West Point graduate and CIA operative James Bennett watches three suspicious newcomers in remote Angoon, Alaska where he owns a retirement home. As dark secrets unfold and double-crosses mount, the search for Nazi gold turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Editorial Reviews
well written story!
Scott E Mahnke
great book! well written and suspense in every chapter, couldn't put the book down.
Great historic fiction thriller
Heidi Heitmann
Although the story is fiction, the plot will leave you wondering if it certain events actually could have happened. And we will most likely never know for sure. Dark Fortunes is a book that has an interesting twist. the author does an excellent job with character development. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
Editorial Review
E. Zitzner
EXCELLENT BOOK. HARD TO PUT THIS HEART-POUNDING THRILLER DOWN.
Full of history
Sophia Edwards
The writing in this book is phenomenal. The story is full of personal moments and you can imagine being there in the way every bit is described. I am blessed to have met Keith and to have read this fantastic book.
Action pack thriller
Rosemary
Exciting thrill ride, not many books kept me on the edge of my seat like this one. Attention to detail is outstanding, heart pounding hard to put down. Makes me want to go to Alaska to look for hidden gold.
Great book
Joanne Mathers
If you like fast pace and historical based fiction books, with intrigue and family drama you will love this. Money, gold and greed, mixed with life long hidden secret, always waiting to be exposed.
Excellent Book
John
In a time when books and TV have nothing new to offer...in steps Kieth Beck.
Sit back and relax with your favorite drink and submerse yourself into this book.
Lots of Gold
Kindle Customer
The first half of book is about what lead up to the end of the story , the history of the characters involved. By the time I got to towards the back half, I could not put it down, it drew me in I had to keep reading. I really enjoyed the story and the detail about the different aircraft, the submarine etc. Usually I don't read a lot but this book has got me wanting to read more. Great Read.
