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A Death in Berlin

A gripping new World War 2 thriller from the bestselling author

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A Death in Berlin

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
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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 his patch. But he is walking a tightrope. If his secret relationship with a Jewish woman is exposed, his career will be over. And her fate will be far, far worse.

In Hitler's regime, Berlin's gangsters and pimps are more brazen than ever. When innocent victims are caught in the crossfire between warring gangs, Schenke wants the perpetrators punished. But Nazi party members with absolute power will do anything to protect their sleazy friends. They believe no one is incorruptible. All they need is to find out Schenke's secrets . . .

Will Schenke's relentless pursuit bring the criminals to justice - or is a deadly net closing around him from which it will be impossible to break free?

What readers are saying about A Death in Berlin

'I loved the intrigue, suspense and mystery'
'An engrossing and tension-filled read!'
'A fast-paced thriller that will have you turning the pages deep into the night!'
'Highly entertaining historical fiction, with sinister characters, seedy gangsters, and glamorous women'
'I love the way that morality is tested through the Nazi regime'
'The climax of the book is worthy of the biggest and best film Hollywood ever produced'©2024 Simon Scarrow
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Critic reviews

'Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace'
'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)
'[Scarrow's] own talents for lively characterisation and vividly described action are much in evidence in this enjoyable thriller' (Nick Rennison)
'An engrossing crime thriller with plenty of twists and turns. Recommended'
'[The] plot carries you along and the reveal of the murderer offers a well-conceived surprise. A series to watch'
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'
Taut and chilling - I was completely gripped
A compelling, atmospheric page-turner
A chilling and accomplished historical thriller
Scarrow's second World War Two thriller is a tense and fast-paced tale rich in period atmosphere ***** (Bill Todd)
Scarrow's deep knowledge of the Third Reich gives a chilling authenticity to this tense thriller . . . A terrific read
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That is all what I have to say - great listen - hope another one in the series will arrive soon

Most entertaining

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He's done it again. what a idea. showing good people still exist in a world of chaso.

fantastic

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A work of fiction that conveys the combination of anarchy and nazi power that prevailed in 1940

Gangsters and nazis in 1940 Berlin

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The authenticity of the character’s and depth of the plot, move the reader to become involved in the war time atmosphere of Berlin. Can’t wait for the next instalment in this series.

Another excellent escapade in this series

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Superb narration underscores this 3rd episode of the CI Shenke files, a fascinating look into the seedy underbelly of life under the Nazis in Berlin t the start of the war

Excellent continuation of an absorbing series

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