Amazon In the Mouth of the Lion Category:  Historical Fiction Publisher: J Guenther Author ISBN-10:  0997450304 Type: Fiction Pages: 260 Copyright: 2013 ISBN-13: 9780997450309 June, 1942: Members of the German High Command suspect Hitler is insane and approach Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung for an evaluation of the Fuehrer's mental state. They don't know that Jung's associate, Mary Bancroft, is an American OSS analyst and wants Jung to enter Germany to bring back Hitler's darkest secrets. In the Mouth of the Lion addresses these questions: Who killed Hitler's niece, Geli ['gay-lee']? Why was she killed? How did the murderer get away with it? Why did Hitler attack Russia? Why did Hitler hate Jews? Why did Hitler destroy his father's home town? Did Hitler have preternatural powers? Was Hitler insane? What was Germany's 3rd European Front? Did Hitler have “Jewish blood?” Who made up the story of Hitler's Jewish grandfather? Who was Hitler's actual grandfather? Excerpt Prologue Löwensburg, Austria June 30, 1942 Carl Jung, tall and scholarly, faces a pair of massive brass doors gleaming in morning sunlight. Above them, an over-sized Nazi eagle spreads golden wings, clutching a globe in its talons. Jung looks up at it and scowls, thinking, God forbid that the world should fall into Hitler's claws. He signals his readiness to enter with a nod. Two stone-faced SS men swing the doors apart in perfect synchronization to reveal a dark tunnel. The warm sun at Jung's back casts his shadow, a gaunt giant, far into the mountain. Beside the doors, a guard throws a switch marked Tunnel Lichter, and a line of dim ceiling lamps every six meters flickers on. Even so, the far end of the passageway cannot be seen. Jung stiffens and takes a deep breath and a few tentative steps. Then he strides forward, gradually moving faster and faster, his footsteps echoing as he silently counts off his paces, One . . . two . . . three . . . four . . . Without warning, the outer doors boom shut. Jung looks behind him, then continues a bit slower. No turning back, now; he waits for me at the end of the tunnel. Fifty nine . . . sixty . . . sixty one . . . The lights die, plunging Jung into blackness. He swears and snaps on a flashlight. As he walks, the beam turns yellow, then fades to orange. Jung reaches out to guide himself along the wall. Soon, he is in total darkness again, wondering whether he will live long enough to complete his journey into the mind of Adolf Hitler.

WW2 OSS Vet comment
"J Guenther's thought-provoking WW2 novel, In the Mouth of the Lion, involves the reader in a suspenseful 'could happen?/did happen?' action-packed story. Though fictional, its sound logic led me toward 'did happen.' After all, what monstrous crime was Hitler not capable of committing?" --DavId A. Kenney, WW2 OSS Veteran

An exciting journey into Hitler's Germany
“J Guenther's In The Mouth of The Lion takes the reader on an exciting journey into Hitler's Germany during World War II. Historic characters go on a fictional mission cleverly devised by the author. You will be holding your breath as you follow Carl Jung through a long dark tunnel as he heads to a meeting with the world's most dangerous man.” --Jean Shriver, author of The Einstein Solution.

A fast-paced tale
“Be prepared for a wild ride! J. Guenther's delightful new novel, IN THE MOUTH OF THE LION, explores the intriguing idea that Adolf Hitler sought psychoanalysis during WWII with none other than the founder of analytical psychology, Carl Jung. Brilliance is pitted against evil during their fateful meeting, and the tension simmers as Jung struggles to outwit the man who holds the world's fate in his hands. IN THE MOUTH OF THE LION is a fast-paced tale packed with delightful characters, surprising twists and turns, and a take-your-breath-away ending.” --Jeanne Lyet Gassman, winner of Independent Publisher Book Award, BLOOD OF A STONE