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A Man Without Breath

By: Philip Kerr
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Berlin, March 1943. The mood in Germany is bleak after their stunning defeat at Stalingrad. Private Investigator Bernie Gunther is at work in the German War Crimes Bureau - weary, cynical but well aware of the value of truth in a world where that's now a rarity.

When human remains are found deep in the Katyn Forest, Bernie is sent to investigate. Rumour has it that this mass grave is full of Polish officers murdered by the Russians. For Josef Goebbels, proof of Russian involvement is sure to destroy the Western Alliance, giving Germany a chance to reverse its devastating losses. But supposing the truth is far more damaging to the German cause?

It's Bernie Gunther's job to give Goebbels what he needs. But when there's nothing left for Gunther to lose, the compulsion to speak the truth becomes ever stronger....

©2013 Thynker Ltd (P)2022 Quercus Editions Limited Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Thriller & Suspense Fiction Russia Suspense

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"One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written." (Lee Child)
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no complaints , i had to listen to the story once more ,simply to compare the narrators . keeble is an excellent voice . but my own favourite jeff harding lends a certain seediness & undercurrent that gives the whole performance a certain laconic realisism to the volume . with either man the story is still strong enjoyable & memorable

jeff harding

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Covers the notorious Katyn Forest massacre. Superb narration throughout and gripping story. I’ve read or listened to all the Philip Kerr Gunther books, and this is probably the best one.

May just be the best Gunther

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Jonathan Keeble is a once again a tour de force in his narration of Beenie Gunther.
very much enjoying the series which constantly entertains

still loving the series

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Bernie Gunther has become one of my favourite characters. So many qualities that fly in the face of the regime he reluctantly serves. Great stuff.

Terrific books.

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Another master piece of story telling. Weaving through real historical events. Can't wait for the next entailment.

Superb from start to finish

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