Peter Miller, a freelance journalist living in Hamburg, Germany, is given the diary of a Jewish Holocaust survivor who recently committed suicide. The diary contains information about the concentration camps and the role of an SS-Captain, Eduard Roschmann, in the deaths of thousands of Jews.
Miller becomes obsessed with finding Roschmann, who is rumored to be in hiding in South America. Miller enlists the help of an elderly Jewish Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, and begins traveling to different parts of Europe to track down the former SS-Captain.
During his investigation, Miller comes across a mysterious organization known as ODESSA, made up of former SS members who have fled to South America to escape prosecution for their war crimes. Miller becomes entangled with the group and their plans to protect former Nazi leaders from prosecution.
As Miller gets closer to finding Roschmann, he finds himself being targeted by ODESSA members and the Israeli secret service. Miller eventually discovers a connection between Roschmann, ODESSA, and his own family, leading him to dig deeper into his own past and confront his family's involvement in the Nazi regime.
The Odessa File is a gripping thriller that navigates the complexities of post-World War II Europe and the lasting effects of the Holocaust on those who were affected by it. It raises questions about the responsibility of individuals and nations to confront their past actions and seek justice for those who have been wronged.