Before the Books Were Burned is a novel that deep dives into the story of one of history’s most notorious killers and his rise to power. This story may very well be the true conclusion of what brought the young Adolf to a life fanatically devoted to eradicating an entire ethnic group along with a huge amount of Europe’s population. It graphically illustrates the scary premise that one man, one sociopathic narcissist can convince a nation to follow him in these atrocities for the “good of the country”.
A fast read, this novel is both entertaining and informative, while also warning us of what it could take for it to happen again. As they say “those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it”.
This gripping first novel by Lawrence Samuel Shaw is a brilliant interpretation of the early life of the world’s most notorious murderer. Lawrence has spent a lifetime studying history and historical figures after attaining his degree in the subject. Before the Books Were Burned is based on available knowledge of Hitler’s childhood and early adulthood, telling a story that many readers believe comes disturbingly close to the truth.
Read in graphic detail the author’s story of what fueled this diabolical killer from his early life on. If you are a lover of historical fiction, WWII stories or biographical novels of notorious figures, this book should go to the top of your reading list. Poised to become a best seller, you will want to be in on the discussions and book groups that come out of this novel. The demand for more novels by Lawrence Samuel Shaw will explode and he has his next two ready to go.
Readers Give their Reaction
“I have read many books about WWII and the Nazis. None of them covers the ground like this one..”
Brian R. Lemaire
“A Lean, Fast-Paced Historical Novel. This book answers the big question: how did Hitler become Hitler? It’s the kind of story that can only be told in historical fiction, and Mr. Shaw does it very well, combining deep research with well-written speculation.”
Anonymous
“I don’t like novels but I sure liked yours, and tore through it in record time. You really make history come alive, and explain it. (and so many other topics, like anti-Semitism & economics) so clearly and simply. I hope you illuminate another historical figure – Napoleon? Caeser? – in a future book.” – Writer and Producer of The Simsons and the author of Springfield Confidential. GREAT WORK!
Mike Reiss
I have read many histories of the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Unlike those histories, this historical novel explains Hitler’s psychology and motivation in a very entertaining and colorful manner.
John Dooley
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