Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther series has it all. Excitement, pathos, history, wisecracking humour, suspense, tension, world weariness, and brilliant, beautiful writing. There is absolutely nothing to be found wrong with these books. Such a frightful shame Philip passed away in 2018 at the very young age of just 62. This is the reading order, as … Continue reading How to read…Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther series →
“Kerr’s Bernie Gunther books are modern classics” – Simon Sebag Montefiore
I decided it would be easier to find a review, if I split the books into Fiction and Non Fiction.Click on the picture, to go to the review page, there you’ll also find a link should you wish to buy the book.If you notice any omissions or errors, let me know, eh? You can scroll … Continue reading Fiction Reviews By Book Title A – Z →
I think for sheer atmosphere, bordering on the “surely he can’t have actually been there at the time?” David Downing’s Station series just can’t be beaten. Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther is its equal, but also different. If you want totally immersive impeccable Historical Fiction, this is where you should start. Hopefully, you will want to read … Continue reading How to read…David Downing’s John Russell series →
A list of the series you need to read, in the order you need to read them…
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A killer has returned to Athens – one who may never have left
“You’re different from the rest. Remember that, for you will see enough terrible things to turn your hair white many times over”