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Blackout
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
THE STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER FROM THE CELEBRATED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROW.
Berlin, December 1939
As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets.
When a young woman is found brutally murdered, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke is under immense pressure to solve the case, swiftly. Treated with suspicion by his superiors for his failure to join the Nazi Party, Schenke walks a perilous line—for disloyalty is a death sentence.
The discovery of a second victim confirms Schenke's worst fears. He must uncover the truth before evil strikes again.
As the investigation takes him closer to the sinister heart of the regime, Schenke realises there is danger everywhere—and the warring factions of the Reich can be as deadly as a killer stalking the streets . . .
Critic reviews
"Taut and chilling - I was completely gripped." (Anthony Horowitz)
"A wonderfully compelling thriller, reeking of authenticity, and a terrific depiction of the human world within the chilling world of the Third Reich." (Peter James)
"Pivotal moments in history; utterly authentic characters; a gripping plot. The perfect way to bring history alive." (Damien Lewis)
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- R. Gilmartin
- 13-02-23
Chilling, but eccellrnt.
Brilliant detective story with the backdrop of the Nazi hierarchy. One good man trying to not to abet the evil of the Nazis. Made me feel as if I should be looking over my shoulder at times.
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- Blue_23
- 05-02-23
Policing under the Third Reich!
An excellent, enthralling detective story with an unusual backdrop.
Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke, a non-Party member / SS officer, therefore under suspicion, has to work within the new German order, that he has little liking for, to solve a series of brutal murders in the lead up to Berlin's first Christmas of WWII.
Look forward to reading Simon Scarrow's new released second book in the series 'Dead of Night'
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- Jackos
- 17-11-22
A detective story with a difference
I really enjoyed the book. A different detective story based in Germany during the war. It is very cleverly written as the detective who has principles and is human gets into trouble by showing these frailties.
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- Mrs Linda A Williams
- 05-10-23
An okay story
An easy listen - very good narration and a very different war story. A slightly confusing ending.
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- AB
- 23-11-23
A good listen
Definitely in the category of “didn’t want to stop listening “. Well read and a good story line. Looking forward to the next one I’m 2024.
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- DEREK
- 08-01-22
Excellent
Interesting departure and hopefully more to come. Good insight into the working relationships that prevailed, at that time.
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- D. L. Kenny
- 13-08-21
Excellent
Really enjoyed this book. Hopefully not to long to wait for the next in this series.
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- Fitz
- 30-12-21
Enjoyed but…..
I love the era in which this is written but I have to say I was disappointed at the portrayal by the narrator of the Criminal Police in Germany all sounding like London Crime Sqad cops. It rendered it a tad unrealistic and I would have preferred a normal accent for the German cops rather than a Jason Statham soundalike.
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- Davey_Boy
- 31-01-22
A good listen, set in intriguing times
This is a murder mystery, set in the early years of WW2. It has a good story, drama and characters. It’s very well narrated. Recommended.
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- MS P WILSON
- 25-05-22
Strong story excellently narrated.
Good plot and storytelling excellently performed. Will look out for other works by both the author and the narrator.
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