The Pale Criminal
The Pale Criminal by Philip Kerr, published by Penguin in 1991, is a compelling addition to the Berlin Noir trilogy. This edition, written in English and spanning 272 pages, follows the story of Bernie Gunther, an ex-policeman turned freelance investigator in 1930s Berlin. As he navigates the complexities of his cases, he encounters the disturbing realities of Nazi subculture, revealing the dark underbelly of a city in turmoil.
Readers will find a hard-hitting narrative that delves into the intricacies of mystery and detective work. The Pale Criminal presents a richly detailed exploration of the era, showcasing the challenges faced by Gunther as he confronts the moral ambiguities of his profession. This book is a significant entry in the genre, offering insights into the life of a private investigator amidst the chaos of a historical backdrop.
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Hailed by Salman Rushdie as a “brilliantly innovative thriller-writer,” Philip Kerr is the creator of taut, gripping, noir-tinged mysteries that are nothing short of spellbinding. In this second book of the Berlin Noir trilogy, The Pale Criminal brings back Bernie Gunther, an ex-policeman who thought he’d seen everything on the streets of 1930s Berlin–until he turned freelance and each case he tackled sucked him further into the grisly excesses of Nazi subculture. Hard-hitting, fast-paced, and richly detailed, The Pale Criminal is noir writing at its blackest and best.
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