Philip Kerr

[Pbm]

I just came across this discussion group and am writing to say hello. I came across thsi second Bernie Gunther book a couple of years ago and was hooked immediately. Of course, I went back to read the first in the series and read the rest in sequence. I've introduced a couple of friends to Berlin Noir and they have devoured Kerr's books as well. I wonder if you have to be of a certain age -- I and my frinds are in our seventies and we've read extensively on 1930s-1940s -- to fully appreciate that time period. My tag says "pbm" but my name is Peter.

[Andrew]

Hey, there, Peter, welcome aboard! Kerr's got another Gunther novel coming out in a couple of months. I'm looking forward to it. As for the continued interest in the books and the time period, it's strange but Germany in the 30s and 40s just seems to be IN these days. Age certainly plays a part, I'm sure. Have you tried any of the other Berlin Noir authors: Jonathan Rabb, Rebecca Cantrell, Jeffrey Deaver, David Downing, Joseph Kanon, etc.? If so, any of these stick out in your memory?

[Raymond]

I just finished "A Man Without Breath". A great read. The weaving of historical fact into the plotline is the real plus to this series. The author is a great source for history books on this time period

[Andrew]

You just never know where Kerr is going with the books or the series. Hats off to him. A Man Without Breath was a great read!