The Battle

A World War II Thriller

By: Gary Naiman

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The world’s first atomic bomb was detonated July 16, 1945 at Alamogordo, New Mexico…or was it the second?

Set in 1939 with locations in Europe, Asia, and America, The Battle concludes the saga of four strangers on a perilous journey to the Far East where a Nazi Condor aircraft has crashed on a mountain, its precious cargo scattered across a towering ridge. The Spanish missionary flees his nation's civil war after losing the woman he loved. The Indian hunter scours the Himalaya for his sister's murderers. The American reporter tracks the secret document that killed her journalist husband. The British mountaineer craves a final shot at the peak that claimed his comrades. Driven by their bitter pasts and a desperate British intelligence agent, the four converge on Nepal’s Mt. Kangchenjunga, unaware that two flights of Japanese imperial marines are closing from the east with orders to retrieve the plane’s cargo at all costs for it will determine the victor of a war not yet started.

Gary Naiman has written eighteen novels. One of his books is being considered for a motion picture.

Amazon Reviews:
A gripping historical thriller. Set in the tense atmosphere of July 1939, with the world teetering on the precipice of war, the story unfolds around a compelling mystery: a downed Nazi plane carrying a cryptic cargo of lead canisters and Japanese marines, crashes high in the Himalayas. The author masterfully weaves together the narratives of four disparate individuals, each driven by their own personal demons and drawn to the crash site by a tangled web of circumstances. The tension is amplified by the relentless pursuit of two flights of Japanese marines, determined to recover the plane's cargo at any cost. The intriguing premise, the diverse cast of characters, and the high-stakes pursuit of the crashed plane's cargo all contribute to a compelling narrative. (Bettina B. Germany 7/2025)

“A gripping historical thriller that blends adventure, romance, and wartime intrigue. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II, the story follows four characters on a dangerous mission to reach a crashed Nazi plane, unaware of its deadly cargo. The two-book novel's vivid descriptions of Spain’s civil war, America’s Great Depression, and the mysticism of the Far East add layers of depth to the storyline. The intense action and historical accuracy kept me hooked till the second book’s explosive conclusion. (Trischel 10/24)

"The first chapter which takes place in a Japanese warplane over Tibet is outstanding. It grabs the reader and doesn't let go. Excellent writing. The story line of each character is brilliantly constructed as the two-book novel is brought to an explosive conclusion. If you enjoy historical thrillers, we recommend this effort. (M&D)

“A powerful story of love and war. Actually, it's four intertwined stories of four tormented strangers and their confrontation with an evil force atop a 23,000 foot ridge in the Himalaya. Extensive research went into this 1930's pre-war novel. I was taken by the detailed, living backdrop of Spain's civil war, America's great depression, and the mystic Far East.” (GK)

“I loved this two-book novel for its historical scenes, believable characters, and intriguing plot. I was surprised at the romance interspersed throughout the story. In many ways, it's more a romantic-spiritual adventure than a novel about war.” (LoMo)

“This two-book novel has in depth characters and sub plots that take many twists. An exciting read as it describes the reality of secret covert missions in world war 2. Definitely worth a read for historical reasons and for a story that will keep you guessing the coming together of the sub plots.” (AS…Australia)