A Death in Berlin by Simon Scarrow - ISBN: 9781472287281
Paperback
Berlin, 1940: Secrets, gangsters, and a deadly game under Nazi rule.

A Death in Berlin

A gripping new World War 2 thriller from the bestselling author

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  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    11 March 2025

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Summary

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!

‘Scarrow’s Berlin is sharply drawn with closely observed detail, a place that reeks of threat and fear - and not just from the Gestapo’ Financial Times

‘Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace’ Sun

Berlin. 1940. Hitler’s rule casts a menacing shadow over the city. As the distant war moves closer, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke fights to keep criminals off…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472287281
ISBN-10:1472287282
Author:Simon Scarrow
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Book Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:11 March 2025
Weight:480g
Dimensions:232mm x 152mm x 32mm
Series:CI Schenke
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Critics Review

‘Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace’ * Sun *‘What lifts this first-class series are the many shades of grey in which Schenke must operate … Scarrow’s Berlin is sharply drawn with closely observed detail, a place that reeks of threat and fear - and not just from the Gestapo’ – Adam LeBor * Financial Times *’[Scarrow’s] own talents for lively characterisation and vividly described action are much in evidence in this enjoyable thriller’ – Nick Rennison * Sunday Times *‘An engrossing crime thriller with plenty of twists and turns. Recommended’ * Historical Novel Society *’[The] plot carries you along and the reveal of the murderer offers a well-conceived surprise. A series to watch’ * Critic *Praise for Simon Scarrow’s previous CI Schenke thrillers: ‘A gripping and compelling journey into the dark heart of wartime Berlin - a thriller that balances immersive historical scene-setting with masterful plotting. This is Simon Scarrow at his very best’ * Dan Jones *Taut and chilling - I was completely gripped * Anthony Horowitz *A compelling, atmospheric page-turner * Steve Cavanagh *A chilling and accomplished historical thriller * Vaseem Khan Scarrow’s second World War Two thriller is a tense and fast-paced tale rich in period atmosphere **** – Bill Todd * Sun *Scarrow’s deep knowledge of the Third Reich gives a chilling authenticity to this tense thriller … A terrific read * Julia Boyd *

About The Author

Simon Scarrow

SIMON SCARROW is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His books - which have sold 6 million copies - include two earlier Berlin thrillers featuring CI Schenke, BLACKOUT and DEAD OF NIGHT. Simon’s Eagles of Empire novels, about two heroes of the Roman army in the first century AD, are beloved by readers all around the world.

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