The Studio Papers

About the Book

THE STUDIO PAPERS, based on a true story, deals with family struggles during World War II. As the German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler gains strength, the threat of global slaugter looms ominously ahead. In Austria, Baron Berthold von Stetmann begins aggressive measures to escape the heel of Nazism. His daring plan includes espionage, counterintelligence, becoming a double agent and operative for the Nazi High Command. The Raeder Family, surviving WWI trapped in Yugoslavia, relocated to Los Angeles. Guided by Professor Raeder they operate a counterespionage organization using the pretext of a scientific foundation. Fate brings the families together. When Reich Marshall Hermann Goering announces OPERATION SHARK, the covert scheme for Nazi conquests in Latin America, the Baron is appointed Head of Operations. He selects Mexico City for his central headquarters. The family's activities have them join forces developing a Corp of Agents, masterminding their assignments until final victory. Hazardous duties come with a price. Several agents pay the ultimate sacrifice. True heroes for humanity! Amid all this chaos there is time for romance! Such as the steamy love affair with the Baron and Tanya Raeder. Filled with intrigue, THE STUDIO PAPERS is a spine thrilling chiller.

About the Author

The Studio Papers is Alex’s first novel. A successful playwright, he is the recipient of the Pickering Award for Playwrighting Excellence, Writer’s Digest Honorable Mention Award, plus many other honors. Alex’s career spans radio, theatre, television, and films where he also performed as an actor, narrator, producer, and director.