Philip Kerr

'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILDSummer 1942. When Bernie Gunther is ordered to speak at an international police conference, an old acquaintance has a favour to ask. Little does Bernie suspect what this simple surveillance task will provoke... One year later, resurfacing from the hell of the Eastern Front, a superior gives him another task that seems straightforward: locating the father of Dalia Dresner, the rising star of German cinema. Bernie accepts the job. Not that he has much choice - the superior is Goebbels himself. But Dresner's father hails from Yugoslavia, a country so riven by sectarian horrors that even Bernie's stomach is turned. Yet even with monsters at home and abroad, one thing alone drives him on from Berlin to Zagreb to Zurich: Bernie Gunther has fallen in love.

The beautiful game just got deadly. London City is playing in Athens, and football manager Scott Manson is keeping his team on a tight leash. He needs them home in one piece for a crucial match at Silvertown Docks. But Scott didn't plan for death on the pitch. As the Greek authorities are mounting a murder investigation, Scott must find the truth – and fast – to get his boys home in time.

The second in the late Philip Kerr's iconic 'Berlin Noir' trilogy, The Pale Criminal sees detective Bernie Gunther return to hunt one of the most evil killers in human history. It is 1938 and Bernie Gunther is back on the mean streets of Berlin with his new partner, Bruno Stahlecker, another ex-police officer. But on a seemingly straightforward stakeout, Bruno is killed, and Bernie suddenly finds himself tapped for a much bigger job. A serial sex murderer is killing Aryan teenage girls in Berlin - and what's worse, he's making utter fools of the police. Gunther is forced to accept a temporary post in Obergruppenfuehrer Reinhard Heydrich's state Security Service, with a team of men underneath him tasked purely with hunting the killer. But can he trust his team any more than he can trust his superiors? An unflinching, fast-paced thriller exploring the grisly excesses of Nazi subculture, The Pale Criminal will be loved by fans of Robert Harris and Frederick Forsythe.'For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir novels.' Sam Mendes, Guardian'Blends high-powered storytelling with a rich piece of historical re-creation' Independent 'Kerr makes his star turns - Heydrich, Himmler, et al - eerily believable' The Times 'Powerful period flavour; a gruff, subversive hero; Kerr delivers the good' Literary Review'Echoes of Raymond Chandler . . . vivid and well-researched' Evening Standard

The third in the late Philip Kerr's universally acclaimed Berlin Noir trilogy, A German Requiem sees detective Bernie Gunther enter the new and terrifying world of post-war Vienna. In the bitter winter of 1947 the Russian Zone is closing ever more tightly around Berlin. So when an enigmatic Russian colonel asks Bernie Gunther to go to Vienna, where his ex-Kripo colleague Emil Becker faces a murder charge, Bernie doesn't hesitate for long. Despite Becker's unsavoury past, Gunther is convinced that shooting an American Nazi-hunter is one crime he didn't commit. But Vienna is not the peaceful haven Bernie expects it to be. Communism is the new enemy, and with the Nuremberg trials over, some strange alliances are being forged against the Red Menace - alignments that make many wartime atrocities look lily-white by comparison. Vividly evoking the atmosphere of postwar Vienna, A Germen Requiem brings all Philip Kerr's pace and mordant wit to the tangle of guilt, suspicion, and double-dealing that laid the foundations for the Cold War.'For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir novels' Sam Mendes, Guardian'Philip Kerr is the contemporary master of the morally complex thriller' New York Observer

Discover the first crime novel in the late Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series - Berlin Noir - set in Hitler's Germany during the 1930s . . . Winter, 1936. A man and his wife shot dead in their bed, their home burned. The woman's father, a millionaire industrialist, wants justice - and the priceless diamonds that disappeared along with his daughter's life. He turns to Bernhard Gunther, a private eye and former cop. As Bernie follows the trail into the very heart of Nazi Germany, he's forced to confront a horrifying conspiracy. A trail that ends in the hell that is Dachau . . . Stylishly written and powerfully evocative, Kerr's crime classic transports readers to the rotten heart of Nazi Berlin, and introduces a private eye in the great tradition of Hammett and Chandler.'Wonderfully sharp and satirical' Times'An impressive debut' Guardian'Fast-paced, laconic, unpredictable, and witty' Evening Standard'For Christmas, I would like all of Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir novels' Sam Mendes, Guardian

Acclaimed for his historical mysteries, the New York Times bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther series seamlessly shifts to a present-day setting in this intense psychological thriller. Gil Martins, an agent with the FBI's Domestic Terrorism Unit in Houston, sees the violence wrought by extremists of all kinds. Gil has always been on the side of justice--until he learns something that shakes his faith in the system, in himself, and in God. Desperate, he prays, begging to know God is there. When a serial killer begins targeting the morally righteous at the same time that a number of secular icons come under attack, Gil realizes that his prayers are being answered in a most terrifying way.

From Philip Kerr, the New York Times bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther novels, comes a breathtaking journey of survival in the dark days of WWII in Ukraine, a country that remains tumultuous today. This inspiring tale captures the power of the human spirit and is perfect for fans of The Book Thief, Milkweed, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets--for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park. Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings--everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve. Aside from Max, these endangered animals are her only friends--until a Nazi campaign of extermination nearly wipes them out for good. Now Kalinka must set out on a treacherous journey across the frozen forest to save the only two surviving horses--and herself.

Tre bøker i en - Marsfioler, Den bleke forbryter og Et tysk rekviem. Skamrost triologi, en klassiker for noen, en skjult perle for andre. Philip Kerrs kriminalromaner har fått strålende anmeldelser både internasjonaltog her i Norge. Berlin noir trilogien er en stemningsbombe der Kerr glimter til med lattervekkende beskrivelser, replikkvekslinger og fornærmelser i form av etterforskerhelten Bernie Günters farlig løse tunge. Forfatteren blander mesterlig fiksjon og virkelighet fra en dyster tid der virkelige hendelser og personer overstiger det litterært plausible. Günter vandrer igjennom nazistenes æramed grusomheter og ondskap og prøver å balansere sin med menneskelighet med behovet for egen sikkerhet og overlevelse.

If you want to write a murder mystery, you have to do some research... In a luxury flat in Monaco, John Houston's supermodel wife lies in bed, a bullet in her skull. Houston is the world's most successful novelist, the playboy head of a literary empire that produces far more books than he could ever actually write. Now the man who has invented hundreds of best-selling killings is wanted for a real murder and on the run from the police, his life transformed into something out of one of his books. And in London, the ghostwriter who is really behind those books has some questions for him too...

A chilling modern horror story in which the source of the horror is totally unexpected - and utterly terrifying. Special Agent Gil Martins investigates domestic terrorism for the Houston FBI. Once a religious man, now his job makes him question the existence of a God who could allow the violence he sees every day. Gil is asked to investigate a series of unexplained deaths of victims known for their liberal views. When a woman tells Gil that these men have been killed by prayer, he questions her sanity. Yet the evidence mounts that there might be something in what she says, even more so when Gil finds that his own life is on the line.

Practical ideas for using students' own languages within the language classroom. Translation and Own-language Activities provides structured, practical advice and guidance for using students' own languages within ELT classrooms. Taking into account both the growing interest and concerns about use of translation in English lessons, the book presents effective ways of integrating carefully chosen activities, covering themes such as tools, language skills, language focus and techniques. The practical activities range from using bilingual dictionaries to translating long texts, with a number of tasks drawing on easy-to-use web tools. The book also considers the relationship between translation and intercultural understanding.

Bernie Gunther enters a dangerous battleground when he investigates crimes on the Eastern Front at the height of World War 2 in this gripping historical mystery from New York Times bestselling author Philip Kerr. Berlin, 1943. A month has passed since Stalingrad. Though Hitler insists Germany is winning the war, morale is low and commanders on the ground know better. Then Berlin learns of a Red massacre of Polish troops near Smolensk, Russia. In a rare instance of agreement, both the Wehrmacht and Propaganda Minister Goebbels want irrefutable evidence of this Russian atrocity. And so Bernie Gunther is dispatched. In Smolensk, Bernie finds an enclave of Prussian aristocrats who look down at the wise-cracking, rough-edged Berlin bull. But Bernie doesn't care about fitting in. He only wants to uncover the identity of a savage killer--before becoming a victim himself.

'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILDBerlin, March 1943. The mood in Germany is bleak after their stunning defeat at Stalingrad. Private Investigator Bernie Gunther is at work in the German War Crimes Bureau - weary, cynical but well aware of the value of truth in a world where that's now a rarity. When human remains are found deep in the Katyn Forest, Bernie is sent to investigate. Rumour has it that this mass grave is full of Polish officers murdered by the Russians. For Josef Goebbels, proof of Russian involvement is sure to destroy the Western Alliance, giving Germany a chance to reverse its devastating losses. But supposing the truth is far more damaging to the German cause? It's Bernie Gunther's job to give Goebbels what he needs. But when there's nothing left for Gunther to lose, the compulsion to speak the truth becomes ever stronger...

Året er 1943. Bernie Gunther har fået ansættelse ved Wehrmachts Krigsforbrydelseskontor i det krigshærgede Berlin. Der har længe floreret rygter om en massegrav skjult i Katynskoven, og da rygterne bliver bekræftet af en ulvs fund af menneskeknogler, kræver både Wehrmacht og den tyske propagandamaskine med Goebbels i spidsen at få svar på spørgsmålene: Hvilken nationalitet har ligene i graven, og hvilket land står bag forbrydelsen? Et nagelfast bevis for, at det er russernes værk, vil være perfekt propaganda for Tyskland, og Gunther bliver beordret til det vestlige Rusland for at skaffe dette bevis. EN MAND UDEN ÅNDEDRÆT er niende bind i PHILIP KERRs Berlin Noir-serie. Denne gang er det Katynmassakren, der danner rammen for KERRs veldrejede plot. "Med sit niende bind i sagaen om den tyske strømer Bernie Gunther har KERR skrevet sin bedste omgang BERLIN NOIR." - ***** (5 hjerter) Politiken "Hvor KERR faktisk ud over en krimi leverer en traurig og tragisk, men fascinerende fortælling om hændelser, som stadigvæk skaber debat. Både om et historisk traume i nyere polsk historie, hvor stakkels Polen blev svigtet af alle. Om en flok fine folk med titler, von og doktor foran navn, stand og rand, der med førereden som latterligt alibi faktisk fejt svigtede deres fædreland alt for længe" - ***** (5 hjerter) Politiken "Veloplagt historisk thriller om påklaringen af massakren i Katynskoven. Hvem ud over Bernie Gunther ville kunne klare opgaven - uden at blive magthavernes skødehund?" - Weekendavisen "Er man til modsætningsfyldt hovedperson, et fascinerende univers af krig, politik og mord - kort sagt, menneskelig forråelse - samt en del sjove bemærkninger, vil man ikke kede sig i Bernie Gunthers selskab." - Weekendavisen "Hvis man falder i søvn til denne bog, er man lige så død i sværen som de 4.000 livløse kroppe i Katynskoven." - Weekendavisen "Den ufattelige ligstank og retsmedicinernes arbejde bliver levende for øjnene af læserne. Det er modbydeligt velskrevet." ***** (5 stjerner) Berlingske "Massakren i Katyn danner baggrunden for PHILIP KERRs historiske krimi EN MAND UDEN ÅNDEDRÆT. Den holder hele vejen." ***** (5 stjerner) Berlingske "KERR kan sætte problemer under debat, også dem, der hører historien til." ***** (5 stjerner) Jyllands-posten

Former detective and reluctant SS officer Bernie Gunther must infiltrate a brutal world of spies, partisan terrorists, and high-level traitors in this "clever and compelling"(The Daily Beast) New York Times bestseller from Philip Kerr. Berlin, 1941. Bernie is back from the Eastern Front, once again working homicide in Berlin's Kripo and answering to Reinhard Heydrich, a man he both detests and fears. Heydrich has been newly named Reichsprotector of Czechoslovakia. Tipped off that there is an assassin in his midst, he orders Bernie to join him at his country estate outside Prague, where he has invited some of the Third Reich's most odious officials to celebrate his new appointment. One of them is the would-be assassin. Bernie can think of better ways to spend a beautiful autumn weekend, but, as he says, "You don't say no to Heydrich and live."

Haluatko tavata Bernie Guntherin? Hän on kyyninen. Hänellä on karkea huumorintaju ja sitäkin karkeampi käsitys oikeasta ja väärästä. Osaksi se johtuu siitä, että hän on aito berliiniläinen, osaksi siitä, mitä Guntherille on viime vuosina tapahtunut. Hän haavoittui ensimmäisessä maailmansodassa, ja hänen vaimonsa menehtyi espanjantautiin. Sen jälkeen hän työskenteli Saksan rikospoliisi Kripossa, missä hän näki kaikki kuviteltavissa olevat julmuudet. Mutta sitten kansallissosialistit nousivat valtaan... On Berliinin olympialaisten kesä vuonna 1936. Bernie Gunther työskentelee yksityisetsivänä, jolla riittää töitä, sillä Kolmannessa valtakunnassa ihmisten katoaminen on arkipäivää. Kun vaikutusvaltaisen teollisuuspohatan tytär katoaa, Bernie Gunther huomaa kuitenkin astuvansa liian kiiltäville saappaille. Jutun jäljet johtavat suoraan puolueen huipulle. Liekit Berliinissä aloittaa kulttimaineessa olevan historiallisten rikosromaanien Berlin Noir -trilogian, joka on paitsi jännittävä ja brutaalin humoristinen, myös tarkka ajankuva elämästä natsi-Saksassa.

'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILDBernie Gunther returns to his desk on homicide from the horrors of the Eastern Front to find Berlin changed for the worse. He begins to investigate the death of a railway worker, but is obliged to drop everything when Reinhard Heydrich of the SD orders him to Prague to spend a weekend at his country house. Bernie accepts reluctantly, especially when he learns that his fellow guests are all senior figures in the SS and SD. The weekend quickly turns sour when a body is found in a room locked from the inside. If Bernie fails to solve this impossible mystery not only is his reputation at stake, but also that of Reinhard Heydrich, a man who cannot bear to lose face.