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Stasi Child

(2015)
(The first book in the Oberleutnant Karen Muller series)
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In the shadow of the Berlin Wall, murder is never an open-and-shut case . . .

The award-winning, critically acclaimed Cold War crime thriller set in East Berlin - perfect for fans of Tom Rob Smith, Phillip Kerr and Joseph Kanon.
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East Berlin, 1975 - When Oberleutnant Karin Müller is called to investigate a teenage girl's body at the foot of the Wall, she imagines she's seen it all before. But when she arrives she realises this is a death like no other. It seems the girl was trying to escape - but from the West.

Müller is a member of the People's Police, but in East Germany her power only stretches so far. The Stasi want her to discover the identity of the girl, but assure her the case is otherwise closed - and strongly discourage her from asking questions.

The evidence doesn't add up, and it soon becomes clear the crime scene has been staged. But this is not a regime that tolerates a curious mind, and Müller doesn't realise that the trail she's following will lead her dangerously close to home . . .

Stunningly authentic and brimming with moral ambiguity, STASI CHILD is the thrilling debut thriller for fans of Child 44 and An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris.
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Praise for David Young:

'Excellent'
The Times

'Thrilling'
William Ryan

'Masterful'
Daily Express

'Fast-paced'
The Sun

'Superb. Reminded me of Robert Harris at his best'
Mason Cross

'Up there with Martin Cruz Smith and the other greats of the field'
Abir Mukherjee


Genre: Mystery

Praise for this book

"One of the best reads I’ve had in ages. With its masterful intertwining of dual storylines and its stark portrayal of life behind the Berlin Wall, this is a cracking debut." - David Jackson

"Deft, assured storytelling, a compelling new detective and a fascinating setting - I was up late to finish it!" - Gilly MacMillan

"Deep and dark, this debut is utterly gripping, sucking you in straight from the get go . . . a corker of an ending. Superb." - Nikki Owen


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