A Parable of the Desert War

H.W. Crocker III describes his new book, Kruger’s Korps, as a World War II action adventure involving American spies infiltrating the German Afrika Korps. While the story includes battles, mystery, and plot twists, Crocker notes it also contains references to Nietzsche and Ernst Jünger, along with a guest appearance by Fr. Marcel Lefebvre.

The book explores themes of fatherhood and the tragedy of a prodigal son who abandons a life of duty, honor, and piety despite his upbringing. Crocker suggests this aspect of the plot may be relevant to Catholic parents.