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Stasi 77

The breathless Cold War thriller by the author of Stasi Child
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Stasi 77 by David Young immerses readers in the chilling world of East Germany during the Cold War, focusing on a detective named Karin Müller. Amidst political tension and secrecy, she investigates a series of brutal crimes with threads leading directly to state secrets. As Müller delves deeper into the intertwining trails of espionage and power, she confronts personal and professional challenges that test her loyalty and determination.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by gripping historical crime thrillers set in East Germany during the Cold War. This novel combines a tense narrative with a richly atmospheric setting, offering a compelling story of espionage and mystery that will appeal to fans of historical intrigue and complex investigations.

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A gripping and evocative crime thriller set in East Germany.

A gripping and evocative crime thriller set in East Germany

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A secret State. A dark conspiracy. A terrible crime.

Karin Muller of the German Democratic Republic's People's Police is called to a factory in the east of the country. A man has been murdered—bound and trapped as a fire burned nearby, slowly suffocating him. But who is he? Why was he targeted? Could his murderer simply be someone with a grudge against the factory's nationalisation, as Muller's Stasi colleagues insist? Why too is her deputy Werner Tilsner behaving so strangely?

As more victims surface, it becomes clear that there is a cold-blooded killer out there taking their revenge. Soon Muller begins to realise that in order to solve these terrible crimes, she will need to delve into the region's dark past. But are the Stasi really working with her on this case? Or against her?

For those who really run this Republic have secrets they would rather remain uncovered. And they will stop at nothing to keep them that way...

A gripping and evocative crime thriller, moving between the devastating closing weeks of the Second World War and the Stasi-controlled 1970s, Stasi 77 is David Young's most compelling and powerful novel yet.

Series: The Oberleutnant Karin Müller series

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  • Stasi 77
    A secret State. A dark conspiracy. A terrible crime. Karin Muller of the German Democratic Republic's People's Police is called to a factory in the east of the country. A man has been murdered—bound and trapped as a fire burned nearby, slowly suffocating him. But who is he? Why was he targeted? Could his murderer simply be someone with a...
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Stasi 77 continues to captivate readers with its engaging plot, featuring a determined protagonist who navigates the challenges posed by a menacing bureaucratic system. The book maintains its suspense and intrigue, making it a gripping read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785767142

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

About the Author

East Yorkshire-born David Young began his East German-set crime series on a creative writing MA at London's City University when Stasi Child - his debut - won the course prize. The novel went on to win the 2016 CWA Historical Dagger, and both it and the 2017 follow-up, Stasi Wolf, were longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. His novels have been sold in eleven territories round the world. Before becoming a full-time author, David was a senior journalist with the BBC's international radio and TV newsrooms for more than 25 years. He writes in his Twickenham garden shed and in a caravan on the Isle of Wight. You can follow him on Twitter @djy_writer

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