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Spring 1940. Germany is at war. Hitler is preparing to unleash the Blitzkrieg. In Berlin, where evil flourishes, murderers fear no one. When the owner of a nightclub is ambushed and gunned down in an alley, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke faces a challenging investigation. The dead man is no innocent victim: he was a known gangster. As further murders follow, it becomes clear that the mobsters running Berlin's two most brutal crime rings are locked in a desperate struggle for control. In show more the murky underworld of Berlin's criminal gangs Schenke discovers new enemies just as ruthless as the monsters who control the Nazi regime. And Schenke's principles may have to be sacrificed to protect those closest to him. One false step, one careless word out of place, and the consequences will be fatal... show lessTags
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The Kripo unit is getting nowhere with its investigation into forged food coupons so the murder of a local gang leader is a welcome diversion. However when the murdered man's club is destroyed in an arson attack Schenke discovers that the two cases are linked. This brings him into the orbit of Guttmann, a highly connected Berlin criminal. When Guttmann sees a way of getting him on his payroll, Schenke has to decide how far he can stretch his loyalties.
I've really enjoyed the previous books in the series and this is the best one yet. I love the way that morality is tested through the Nazi regime where failure to conform as demanded can have serious consequences. Therefore this book works as a historical novel, an exploration of the show more effect of Nazi power on the ordinary people of Germany and also as a really satisfying police procedural. show less
I've really enjoyed the previous books in the series and this is the best one yet. I love the way that morality is tested through the Nazi regime where failure to conform as demanded can have serious consequences. Therefore this book works as a historical novel, an exploration of the show more effect of Nazi power on the ordinary people of Germany and also as a really satisfying police procedural. show less
Well written and researched the third book in this excellent series and while there are some references to the previous books it could easily be read as a standalone story.
Atmospheric authentic descriptive storytelling with a real feel for time and place.
Gripping and intriguing from first to last page, with superb characterisation with Schenke and his ex Gestapo sidekick reminding me somewhat of Cato and Macro.
Completely and utterly recommended.
Atmospheric authentic descriptive storytelling with a real feel for time and place.
Gripping and intriguing from first to last page, with superb characterisation with Schenke and his ex Gestapo sidekick reminding me somewhat of Cato and Macro.
Completely and utterly recommended.
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