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Stasi Winter

The gripping Cold War crime thriller
By David Young
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Stasi Winter by David Young is set in East Germany during the winter of 1978. The story follows Major Karin Müller as she investigates a death that appears linked to an escape attempt. As the investigation unfolds, Müller unravels secrets buried beneath the oppressive regime, blending the intrigue of a police procedural with Cold War espionage.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy chilling Cold War mysteries and complex political intrigue. Set in the icy winter of East Germany, it weaves a gripping tale of suspense and betrayal where characters navigate a world of secrets and shifting allegiances. With its atmospheric setting and intense plot, it's perfect for fans of historical crime thrillers.

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Stasi Winter

A suspenseful and gripping crime thriller set in East Germany, from the bestselling author of Stasi Child.

A detective must risk her life to find the truth in 1978 East Germany, in the new crime thriller by the award-winning author of Stasi Child - for fans of Tom Rob Smith and Philip Kerr.

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In the depths of the Republic's catastrophic winter, Major Karin Müller is called upon to stop a group of 'escapers' from crossing the frozen Ostee. Ahead, her partner, Hauptmann Werner Tilsner, has caught up with the group, but is he arresting them, or assisting them?

When a flash of red hair against the expanse of white stops Müller in her tracks, she's in shock. A familiar young girl is on the Ostee. Codename: Wildcat.

As tensions grow with her deputy, Tilsner, and a woman's murder to solve, Müller must work to uncover the secrets of the state under the difficulties of the worst winter in history.

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Stasi Winter is praised for its thrilling adventure featuring numerous twists and turns, with Karin Müller as a compelling protagonist who excels despite state oppression. The author's descriptive prowess vividly evokes the settings, offering a lively and engaging page-turner.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785765469

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller David Young Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Police Procedural

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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