Novel Launch Party Brings Crowd to GAHM for Festive Get-Together

ByKatjaSipple

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 a group of old and new friends gathered in Washington, DC to support and celebrate debut author Ray Kessler at his book launch party for “A Face in the Night”. Kessler is the pen name of former GAHF First Vice President Ron Kosmahl. Additional guests joined via Zoom from all over the United States and Europe. Kessler’s historical novel begins in Berlin in 1999 where District Attorney Kurt Becker discovers illegal campaign funds linked to a flawed Berlin construction project. The project becomes his worst nightmare. A secret 1945 Nazi bunker is unearthed. Workers discover “Nazi Wonder Weapons.”

During the last days of World War II, an SS division defended these weapons to the last man. Were these secret weapons the reason why the Nazi leadership predicted Final Victory? Were famous scientist Nikola Tesla’s stolen “Death Ray” plans used? And what links a mysterious SS officer to Kurt Becker and his villa?

On New Year’s Eve, Kurt sees a face peering at him through the window of his villa. Is it a reflection or an illusion? Things are no longer what they appear to be. Kurt’s past investigations, family issues, drugs, and insomnia haunt him as his reputation suffers. Is someone out to get him? He shares a secret with neighbor Anne Macmillan, the English Ambassador’s wife. They seek out an Israeli-German investigator who could change their beliefs about reality and redemption.

Kessler takes us on a roller coaster ride through 20th Century German history by weaving a fictitious tale of history, suspense, and redemption, asking the ultimate question: What is reality? Book lovers and history buffs can purchase their own copy of “A Face in the Night” at Amazon.com or through Kessler’s Website at https://afaceinthenight.com/.

Together with GAHF, Kessler has also been preparing a series of podcasts that explore historic themes connected to his book. These will be released in the coming months and