A Death in Berlin
A gripping new World War 2 thriller from the bestselling author
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-4722-8731-1 (ISBN)
Description
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'
'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'
Reviews / Votes
'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 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-8731-1 (9781472287311)
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E-Book
03/2025
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Person
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.
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.