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The Ashes of Berlin

Gregor Reinhardt series, Book 3

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The Ashes of Berlin

By: Luke McCallin
Narrated by: John Lee
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World War II is over, and former German intelligence officer Captain Gregor Reinhardt has returned to Berlin, having been hired back onto Berlin's police force. When a man is found slain, Reinhardt embarks on a gruesome investigation. It seems a serial killer is on the loose, and matters only escalate when it's discovered that one of the victims was the brother of a Nazi scientist. Reinhardt realises that this investigation could cost him everything as he pursues a killer who believes that all wrongs must be avenged.

©2016 Luke McCallin (P)2016 Tantor Media Inc Europe Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense War & Military Military War Crime Suspense
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Praise for The Pale House, book two of the series: "[A] well-executed sequel." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A multi-layered tale of war, political upheaval and fragile hope." ( Kirkus Reviews)
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Excellent story and narration. The whole trilogy is well worth a listen or a read.

Excellent story and narration.

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Great plot, well read, pity that the other books in the series not available. Normally I think where and when a book is set is not relevant, but this really works with a Berlin backdrop. Author has clearly done his research. Plot is excellent, reminds me a bit of Boris Akunin

detective story based in post WW2 Berlin

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The adventures of Reinhardt was a new experience for me having never come across the character or author previously. The Ashes of Berlin is an enjoyable, engaging adventure full of twists and turns.  Gregor Reinhardt is an "old School" Crippo Officer who is asked to investigate the suspicious deaths of former pilots who were all connected by through their war-time service.  It been divided Berlin there is interest (or interference) from all four of city's governing powers who try and de-rail Reinhardt and his investigation.

This is an excellent audiobook which is skillfully narrated by John Lee. I only wish that earlier books in the series had been given the audio treatment as I feel they would have gone down well

Gregor Reinhardt't's adventures continue in Berlin

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I really enjoyed this book, the storyline which was rich and complex, the characters who were real and believable and finally how people lived/survived in Berlin just after the second world war.

History brought to life

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another excellent blend of history, crime and social trauma. the challenges faced by Gregor are picked up from the 2 previous novels adding a level for the listeners to follow

intricate blending of history

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