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\nThis book reveals the hidden histo ry of Rudolf Diesel\, one of the world&rsquo\;s greatest inventors\, and h is mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. \;
\nSept ember 29\, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and Engl and. On board is one of the most famous men in the world\, Rudolf Diesel\, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing g lobal industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He va nishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident\, suicide\, or murder. \;
\nAfter rising from an impov erished European childhood\, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with hi s powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so\, he became not only an international celebrity but also the ene my of two extremely powerful men -&ndash\; Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany an d John D. Rockefeller\, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. The Kaiser wanted the engine to power a fleet of submarines th at would finally allow him to challenge Great Britain&rsquo\;s Royal Navy. But Diesel had intended for his engine to be used for the betterment of t he world. \;
\nBrunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesel&rsquo\;s fate. Register now to see how the mys tery unfolds! \;
\nAbout the Author: \;Douglas Brunt is the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Dies el" and host of the top-rated SiriusXM author podcast "Dedicated with Doug Brunt". A Philadelphia native\, he lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children. Visit DouglasBrunt.com for more information.
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