Shadow and Light Jonathan Rabb
Nikolai Hoffner, now Kriminal Oberkommisar, returns in a mystery that couples the development of sound technology in movies with the further rise of the Nazis. It’s now 1927, Hoffner is struggling to understand the case he is on and have a relationship with his sons. Again very well-developed characters, complex plot, good writing, historically accurate, and uncompromising bleakness. Very good sequel to Rosa. Hope he keeps writing these Nikolai Hoffner novels.
Rosa Jonathan Rabb
Excellent crime novel set in Germany in 1919 that explores the origins of Nazi power by “solving” the mystery of the disappearance of Rosa Luxemburg’s body after she was murdered. Introduces Kriminal Kommisar Nikolai Hoffner. Extremely well-developed characters, good writing, historically accurate, and a complex plot that is fully realized. Very, very good. Loved it.
The Sleepwalkers Paul Grossman
In 1932 Germany, with Hitler on the verge of power, detective Willi Kraus, a Jew, works to solve a murder case of bizarrely deformed women which leads back to Nazi medical experiments. Pretty good, though slim on characterization, average writing, and a little sensationalized.
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