Dennis Barger
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A Secret Soldier’s Confession is Dennis’ debut novel. Dennis is the oldest of six siblings, raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a BA English Literature and a Business Certificate. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and is now retired after a 44-year insurance career. Dennis and his wife of 43 years reside in Duluth, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. They have three married adult children and three grandsons. He is an avid golfer, and enjoys woodworking, hiking trails in north Georgia, daily walks with his Wheaton terrier, skiing, going to the beach, spending time with friends and family, and traveling with his wife.
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A Secret Soldier's Confession
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Action-Adventure, Mystery
The story features a female protagonist, an international setting, a historical hook, and puzzle solving escapades. Emma and Jordan are married and recent US Naval Academy graduates who live in Annapolis. They make a trip to Rocky Mount, NC, to join the extended Miller family, who will attend Emma’s grandfather’s funeral. Following the funeral, at the reading of the will, a secret about her grandfather is revealed. This secret sets Emma and Jordan on a journey to discover her grandfather's unknown family in Germany. They find out another secret after meeting the family, which launches Emma and Jordan on an adventure across Europe, the Canary Islands, and Argentina, uncovering lost Nazi treasure and other Nazi secrets. They are called upon to assist in thwarting terrorist plans by the new Nazi party. Their adventure requires solving multiple clues and codes while encountering several hazards. Their journey weaves them through historical events and WWII locations while unraveling the current time's mystery. 
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