War veteran Horst Muller is haunted by dreams of an unspeakable day of violence that he can never forget. Did his best buddy -- now seemingly lost forever -- betray his friendship by fatally shooting unarmed POW'S ? Will he ever put aside the guilt and shame of not halting the death of a man he had seen as a kindred spirit? And what of the mysterious letter he received decades ago that he can't bring himself to open? When his computer-gaming grandson makes friends with a boy he knows only as Paul, it sets in motion a trans-Atlantic quest for the truth of what really happened that fateful day in an infamous massacre.About the Author: Born in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Al moved to the West Coast in 1970, taking with him his fascination with history, World War II in particular. When not working in the mortgage business, he enjoys traveling, visiting historical towns and museums, antique car shows, and playing computer games with his old friends. The first-time author, 60, has combined his historical knowledge with his computer-game savvy to craft a novel that prominently includes both elements. Currently unmarried, he has a son, Peter, and two grandsons, Hunter and Dylon. He resides in Lake Forest, California.