Shadows of the Reich — A Nine-Part Series
Following the debut of RESIST, Raven & Blade Press expands its alternate-history universe with Shadows of the Reich — an ambitious saga that explores the far-reaching consequences of a world reshaped by Nazi victory.
What began as a single story has grown into a sweeping narrative spanning decades of alternate history. RESIST introduced readers to a fractured world struggling beneath the weight of tyranny, where unlikely alliances form and redemption is sought in the face of unimaginable horrors. Now, the story continues.
The next chapter, The Physician, delves deeper into the shadows that gave rise to the events of RESIST, exploring the personal cost of survival, the moral struggles of those trapped within the Reich’s reach, and the quiet acts of defiance that begin to fracture its grip.
Together, these books form the foundation of Shadows of the Reich — a multi-volume saga chronicling the rise, reach, and eventual unraveling of a brutal empire. Each installment follows individuals whose lives have been shaped by the Reich’s influence. Their paths are unique, their choices deeply personal, yet their stories weave together into a vast tapestry of fear, loyalty, betrayal, and the slow, inevitable rise of resistance.
As the series unfolds, readers will witness the Reich’s shadow stretching across continents and generations. Hope will flicker and falter. Alliances will fracture. And the smallest acts of courage will begin to spark a fire that cannot be contained.
Expanding beyond the central narrative, Shadows of the Reich: Global will further explore this universe through interconnected novellas and short stories set across the world — from the frozen battlefields of Siberia to the shattered cities of the Americas, from the streets of Tokyo to the deserts of Africa. These stories reveal the countless lives caught beneath the Reich’s shadow and remind us that resistance is never confined to one nation.
Shadows of the Reich is more than a series. It is a living world — one story at a time — where every choice echoes across generations and every act of defiance brings the darkness one step closer to collapse.
RESIST: A Shadows of the Reich Novel
RESIST marks the debut of author Kalob Tufts and the first publication of Raven & Blade Press. Dark, atmospheric, and deeply human, it is a novel that dares to ask unsettling questions: What if the Allies had lost the war? What if the swastika flew over American soil? What would resistance look like in the heart of Nazi-occupied North America?
Set nearly two decades after a Nazi victory in World War II, RESIST plunges readers into a fractured continent. The Greater German Reich rules everything east of the Mississippi, enforcing its iron will with terror and propaganda. To the west, the Japanese Pacific States stake their claim, while the Neutral Territories of the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi Corridor stand as a fragile buffer caught between empires. Across this divided land, the scars of war still run deep, and the dream of freedom feels dangerously close to extinction.
In this chilling alternate history, Tufts presents a world reshaped by tyranny — a world where families live under the shadow of the swastika, where collaborators and occupiers thrive, and where whispers of rebellion carry both hope and peril. The novel captures the clash between those who cling to power and those who refuse to bow, weaving an unflinching story that is equal parts suspenseful thriller and character-driven drama.
Through vivid prose, haunting landscapes, and unforgettable characters, RESIST explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, the choices that define us, and the fragile spark of defiance that can ignite even in the darkest of times. More than a tale of survival, it is about courage, conscience, and the cost of standing against a tide that demands silence.
With its rich detail and relentless tension, RESIST sets the stage for a larger universe of stories to come. It is not just a debut novel — it is the cornerstone of Raven & Blade Press, a promise of bold, character-driven fiction that cuts deep and lingers long after the final page.
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Book I
RESIST: A Shadows of the Reich Novel
Book II
The Physician
Shadows of the Reich: The Physician
The Physician is the second installment in the Shadows of the Reich series and the second publication from Raven & Blade Press. Written as the personal memoir of Eliezer Frankel—the beloved physician first introduced in RESIST—this novel reveals the life that shaped the man readers came to know.
Frankel’s story begins in 1917, when he is only eighteen years old and the First World War still rages across Europe. Like countless young men of his generation, he answers the call to serve in the German army, stepping into a conflict that will scar both the continent and his own soul. In the muddy trenches and shattered battlefields of the Western Front, Frankel witnesses the brutal realities of modern war: the thunder of artillery, the endless suffering of wounded soldiers, and the quiet, unbearable weight of lives lost before their time.
But the war leaves behind more than memories. Among the countless wounded he treats is a patient whose survival will echo through Frankel’s life in ways he cannot yet understand—a moment that will come to haunt him as history moves toward its darkest chapters.
Told through the reflective voice of a man looking back across decades, The Physician follows Frankel through the turbulent years that reshape Germany and the world around him. As political turmoil grows and the Reich tightens its grip on society, Frankel must confront the moral complexities of surviving within a regime that increasingly demands silence, obedience, and complicity.
Through triumph and tragedy, friendship and loss, Frankel’s journey becomes one of quiet endurance. His commitment to healing—no matter the cost—guides him through a world that seems determined to abandon its humanity.
This deeply personal account ultimately leads to the moment readers of RESIST know well: Frankel’s appointment as a physician at KL-Dallas, a place where the full weight of the Reich’s cruelty reveals itself and where the choices he makes will ripple far beyond the walls of the camp.
Expanding the world of Shadows of the Reich, The Physician offers a powerful and intimate look at the man behind the scalpel—his memories, his regrets, and the moments that forged his unyielding belief that even in the darkest times, compassion can still survive.
The Physician will be available on Amazon beginning April 25, 2026, in both paperback and eBook editions.