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Inspired by actual events Target Switzerland is a gripping historical novel! The year is 1939 and Europe is hurtling toward war. Paul Muller is an intelligence agent trying to fend off threats from Germany, but also from Britain and France. Secret agreements reveal unexpected danger and new menacing entanglements as Switzerland becomes a target in the impending conflict. Target Switzerland is another plunge into the cauldron of pre-war Europe by the author, who once again delivers a richly atmospheric narrative transporting the reader into that fraught era. Muller uncovers plots and schemes to gain advantage by ruse and ploy--and violence. A compelling story of intrigue and deception as parties plot and scheme to defeat one another. The novel draws on a little-known historical fact in fashioning a taut and absorbing storyline. Diplomatic deception leads to high stakes disputes and risky encounters as Muller confronts deadly spies, negotiates with corrupt arms dealers and unravels subversive financial transactions. The atmosphere of doubt and fear will resonate with readers watching the characters confront dangerous choices, unwitting actors on a path to war. Smoky meetings, shady deals and political betrayal provide the background for an intense narrative. Readers of Danzig and A Spy in Vienna will recognize the deft pen and sophisticated narrative of the new master of the interwar novel. High praise from early reviews of Target Switzerland: "William Walker has become the new master of the interwar novel, capturing the intensity and drama of the unfolding spectacle of a world spinning toward war. He continues to deliver sophisticated insight into an epoch of uncertainty and fear, bringing history to life in his realistic portrayal of men and women confronting life and death choices." - Trace Evidence Press. "A gripping, fast-paced novel of historical fiction that captures the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty as Muller seeks to navigate forces jockeying for position in the unfolding crisis. Arms trafficking, financial manipulation and casual resort to violence offer the framework for this richly detailed and highly entertaining novel." - Bookmarks. Switzerland was a target for all the belligerents. Paul Muller is the agent charged with keeping them at bay.