A Holocaust Story Series by Roberta Kagan

1933 Berlin, GermanyWhen the price for life is dishonor dipped in blood, how much is too much?Eli Kaetzel and his beautiful but timid wife Rebecca suddenly find themselves in the gaping maws of Adolf Hitler's murderous rampage. Eli knows that their only chance, however slim, for survival may lie in the hands of Gretchen, a spirited Aryan girl.The friendship between Eli and Gretchen is as forbidden as it is dangerous and has been a tightly kept secret until now... more1933 Berlin, GermanyWhen the price for life is dishonor dipped in blood, how much is too much?Eli Kaetzel and his beautiful but timid wife Rebecca suddenly find themselves in the gaping maws of Adolf Hitler's murderous rampage. Eli knows that their only chance, however slim, for survival may lie in the hands of Gretchen, a spirited Aryan girl.The friendship between Eli and Gretchen is as forbidden as it is dangerous and has been a tightly kept secret until now. For Eli, son of a respected Rebbe, the discovery would shame him and his family. For Gretchen, it could cost her her life.A story of a father's expectations of his son, friendship, arranged marriages, and forbidden passions. All on the eve of Adolf Hitler's rise to power.Readers are racing about The Smallest Crack! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...those I have read are riveting, and this one is no exception!!!! The book is masterful portrayal of that process, with varying perspectives provided on both sides of Nazi Germany. Don't read at bedtime---you may never get to sleep!" – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent, excellent books." – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I really enjoyed this wonderful book! It kept you on the edge of your seat." – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I could not put this book down... Absolutely amazing." – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book kept me guessing about the outcome!" – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I read this book in one sitting..." – Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good book kept me on the edge of my seat! ...Worth the read but not long enough! I wanted more." – Goodreads Reviewer less

Nazi Germany. Gretchen Schmidt has a secret life. She is in love with a married Jewish man. She is hiding him while his wife is posing as an Aryan woman. Her best friend Hilde, who unbeknownst to Gretchen is a sociopath, is working as a guard at Ravensbruck concentration camp... moreNazi Germany. Gretchen Schmidt has a secret life. She is in love with a married Jewish man. She is hiding him while his wife is posing as an Aryan woman. Her best friend Hilde, who unbeknownst to Gretchen is a sociopath, is working as a guard at Ravensbruck concentration camp. If Hilde discovers Gretchen’s secret will their friendship be strong enough to keep Gretchen safe? Or will Hilde fall under the spell of the Nazi’s and turn her in her best friend to the Gestapo? The Darkest Canyon is terrifying ride along the edge of a canyon in the dark of night. less

It is the darkest time in the history of mankind, and fate is playing a twisted game.Benjamin Rabinowitz’s world is crashing down on him, a painful reality following the invasion of Poland. He is loath to let his wife and sickly son go but escaping the horrors of the Lodz ghetto seems to be their best chance at survival, albeit slim.Will Benjamin ever see them again?Ilsa Guhr is determined to overcome the specter of a troubled childhood... moreIt is the darkest time in the history of mankind, and fate is playing a twisted game.Benjamin Rabinowitz’s world is crashing down on him, a painful reality following the invasion of Poland. He is loath to let his wife and sickly son go but escaping the horrors of the Lodz ghetto seems to be their best chance at survival, albeit slim.Will Benjamin ever see them again?Ilsa Guhr is determined to overcome the specter of a troubled childhood. She quickly learns that she has just the tools to give her the power she desperately her beauty and sexuality. As the Nazis take control of Germany, she sees an opportunity to gain everything she has ever desired.Fate will weave a web that will bring these two unlikely people into each other’s lives. less

“…Fathers and Give me your children!” – Chaim RumkowskiIt is September 1942, and the already battered occupants of the Lodz Ghetto have just been dealt another horrendous blow from Hitler’s iron fist. They must surrender their sick, elderly, and children for ‘deportation.’Zelda, a distraught mother, decides she must do whatever it takes to save her two young children from the certain death that was sure to follow. She must take the ultimate risk... more“…Fathers and Give me your children!” – Chaim RumkowskiIt is September 1942, and the already battered occupants of the Lodz Ghetto have just been dealt another horrendous blow from Hitler’s iron fist. They must surrender their sick, elderly, and children for ‘deportation.’Zelda, a distraught mother, decides she must do whatever it takes to save her two young children from the certain death that was sure to follow. She must take the ultimate risk.But, her daring escape meets with a she cannot fit through the barbed wire.The heartbreaking reality is the little ones must escape without her.Nine-year-old Solomon and five-year-old Sarah must grope their way through a dark world wrapped in a fog of hatred and treachery. But, even in the darkest hour, there is always a flicker of light.The perilous path of these two young, innocent souls will be lit by people whose warm lights will always shine in our memories. less