A Death in Berlin

‘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 *

Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Tyrant of Rome, Revenge of Rome, and The Gladiator.

He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels, including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin. With T. J. Andrews, he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.

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