These are excellent thrillers by a master writer who can set the stage, use the details of characterization, theme, mood, etc. for realistic portrayals of World War II and the Cold War. The suspense will grab you and the atmosphere is well created. These are great books not just for adults but teens also. This is character driven drama by an expert who shows you how people act, psychologically think and respond with out all the high tech gadgets. These books will go well with history and social studies classes.

The Salzburg Connection  begins in 1945 with the Allies invading Germany.  The Nazis hide a sealed chest in the deep dark lake of Finstersee, surrounded by the high Austrian Alps. A British agent decides to try to find it. Bill Mathison, a New york attorney looking for a missing colleague, finds himself drawn into the shadow world of intrigue and international espionage. Two beautiful women enter the scene. Which one           can he trust? If you like mysteries and suspense these books are for you.

Reviews:
Macolm Noble on fiction classics discusses The Salzburg Connection
Good Reads: The Salzburg Connection
Google Books: The Salzburg Connection

Study Guide:
eNotes: The Salzburg Connection

Film:
Wikipedia: review of the film
You Tube movie clip of the film with Barry Newman and Anna Karina