But because philip kerr is a master of the sleight of hand, prague fatale is also a tense political thriller. Booktopia has prague fatale, a bernie gunther novel. Prague fatale by philip kerr is a fictional book in the bernie gunther series. A hardboiled detective in nazi germany mal warwick blog on books. As always, a story told through the cynical eyes of an intriguing antihero who sees beyond the illusion of third reichs world conquering plans. Kerrs stellar eighth bernie gunther novel after 2011s field gray takes the berlin cop to prague in october 1941, to investigate the murder of. Kerr knows his modern german history, and is gifted at storytelling, and gunther is a dark antihero for the ages. Author philip kerrs latest novel takes his wartime german gumshoe bernie gunther from berlin to prague at the behest of notorious ss boss. Best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas customer service electronics home books.
Sep 01, 2012 prague fatale kerr, philip, hecht, paul on. It takes the combination of deep cynicism and brutal realism in which philip kerr specializes to write this riveting murder mystery based on the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Im still in thrall to the author and his protagonist. Kerr tells nprs linda wertheimer that he decided to move the action from berlin to prague because it was a good, unexplored. Download and read books by philip kerr in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad. The shot offers fresh twists and turns while capturing the colorful and turbulent america of 1960. Philip kerrs thrilling mystery series starring private detective bernie gunther has been hailed as one of the great historical crime series by bookmarks magazine. Philip kerr author of prague fatale 2000 at booksminority.
Prague fatale first introduced in philip kerrs celebrated berlin noir trilogy, bernie gunther is an honest cop living in the most ruthless of times. Philip kerr paints him as a remorseless sadist and master manipulator, but he is not a particularly fascinating villain, more like your average workplace bully. A bernie gunther novel 9780143122845 by kerr, philip and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. First introduced in philip kerr s celebrated berlin noir trilogy, bernie gunther is an honest cop living in the most ruthless of times. Prague fatale 9781849164160 by philip kerr and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Set in 1941, prague fatale follows gunther as he investigates a murder at the country estate of his old boss, sd member reinhard heydrich. Apr 14, 2012 the newest book is the eighth in the series. In prague fatale, however, he is back in the early days of the second world war, dealing with a case that combines espionage, terrorism and a.
Gunther is a a detective, very much the philip marlow of the weimar republic and during the regime of hitler. The latest new york times bestseller from the author of the berlin noir trilogy and the new york times bestseller field gray brings bernie gunther backto a house. I am afraid i cannot discuss the plot of this book except to say that it is no longer called the man with the iron heart. Prague fatale by philip kerr district of columbia public library. Philip ballantyne kerr 22 february 1956 23 march 2018 was a british author, best known for his bernie gunther series of historical detective thrillers. Philip kerr was the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels.
Prague fatale has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Buy prague fatale by philip kerr online at alibris. Bernie gunther returns to his desk on homicide from the horrors of the eastern front to find berlin changed for the worse. Bernie is back from the eastern front, once again working homicide in. It is june of 1942, and the cynical homicide detective is nightly toying with the idea of. After the slightly meandering, switchback narrative of field. Detective bernie gunther is surrounded by nazis he hates nazis as he tries to solve a murder in 1941 berline. As gunther tries to solve the adjutants murder, stepping on jackbooted toes at every opportunity, heydrich searches for a spy in the upper ranks. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Prague fatale by kerr, philip, 1956 publication date 20 topics. Buy prague fatale first printing by philip kerr isbn.
This is the eighth book in the series which brings up the question. Apr 17, 2012 philip kerr was the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and prussian bluewere finalists for the edgar award for best novel. A bernie gunther novel ebook written by philip kerr. Bernie gunthers old boss, reinhard heydrich, orders him to prague to stay at his. Buy a discounted paperback of prague fatale online from australias leading online bookstore. A bernie gunther novel kindle edition by kerr, phi lip. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. May 02, 2012 prague fatale marks a brilliant return to form for philip kerr and his excellent bernie gunther series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read prague fatale. He studied at the university of birmingham from 1974 to 1980, gaining a masters degree in law and philosophy. It is an outstanding thriller by a writer at the top of his game.
Sep 27, 2012 prague fatale by philip kerr, 9781849164177, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Set in prague in 1942, it delivers all the fastpaced and quickwitted action that we have come to expect from philip kerr. After the slightly meandering, switchback narrative of field grey, its good to see prague fatale offer a more straightforward narrative, which propels the story along with pace and style. Prague fatale a bernie gunther novel by kerr, philip. Prague fatale continues philip kerrs popular bernie gunther series. My book, half of which is set in prague, is now called prague fatale. Prague fatale, by philip kerr the independent the independent. Prague fatale by philip kerr used 9781849164177 world. Prague fatale is bernies latest outing, and its a tantalizing lockeddoor mysterycumpoliticalthriller thats poised to build on field grays success, confirming kerr as a master of espionage literature. Prague fatale is an interesting glimpse into a dark historical time, but not really the atmospheric traditional mystery novel i was hoping for. As his investigation proceeds in the villa, all these threads of the story eventually come together. Bernie gunther returns from the easter front to find that 1941 berlin is not the city he left and not for the better. It turned out that there was another book with that title.
Prague fatale the bernie gunther novels of philip kerr. Kerr also won several shamus awards and the british crime writers association ellis peters award for historical crime fiction. Kirchhoff, the globe and mail, inside this mesmerizing novel, set mainly in a country house outside prague, is a tantalizing lockeddoor murder mystery that will thrill fans of philip kerr s bernie gunther novels. Kerr was born in edinburgh, scotland, where his father was an engineer and his mother worked as a secretary. Fortunately, i dont have to make any such compromise when it comes to philip kerrs series of novels featuring berlin detective bernie gunther. Buy a cheap copy of prague fatale book by philip kerr. Former detective and reluctant ss officer bernie gunther must infiltrate a brutal world of spies, partisan terrorists, and highlevel traitors in this clever and compellingthe daily beast new york times bestseller from philip kerr.
The plot in prague fatale revolves around the murder of a dutch guest worker, the death of a presumed czech spy, and bernies affair with a beautiful prostitute. He was educated at a grammar school in northampton. Inside this mesmerizing novel, set mainly in a country house outside prague, is a tantalizing lockeddoor murder mystery that will thrill fans of philip kerrs bernie gunther novels. Mar 26, 20 prague fatale marks a brilliant return to form for philip kerr and his excellent bernie gunther series.
Oct 27, 2011 prague fatale by philip kerr is a fictional book in the bernie gunther series. Philip kerr has won widespread critical acclaim for this imaginative reworking of the mythology surrounding the john f. The eighth book in the series finds bernie gunther, recently returned from the eastern front, in prague in october, 1941. The narrative is swift and adept, and so wellgrounded in the history and custom of the period that the reader is totally immersed. The gunther books appear out of chronological sequence, but the protagonist remains consistent, stoical, appalled by others and himself, carrying the darkly. The dogged berlin policeman of philip kerr is now enjoying if thats the word his eighth. A bernie gunther novel ser prague fatale by philip kerr.
April 12, 2012 good cop and confirmed nazihater bernie gunther field gray, 2011, etc. Former detective and reluctant ss officer bernie gunther must infiltrate a brutal world of spies, partisan terrorists, and highlevel traitors in. Prague fatale marks a brilliant return to form for philip kerr and his excellent bernie gunther series. Ive just finished reading prague fatale, the eighth book in the series. Hes just taken down a former nazi from 150 yards away. A bernie gunther novel by kerr, philip and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Prague fatale book by philip kerr 6 available editions. First introduced in philip kerrs celebrated berlin noir trilogy, bernie gunther is an honest cop living in the most ruthless of times. Available in used condition with free delivery in the uk. Prague fatale by philip kerr penguin random house canada. It takes the combination of deep cynicism and brutal realism in which philip kerr specializes to write this riveting murder mystery based on. Prague fatale 9781849164153 by kerr, philip and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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