A quiet flame npr coverage of a quiet flame by philip kerr. At the start of philip kerrs novel a quiet flame it is 1950 and bernie gunther, exkripo homicide detective and berlin private eye, arrives in buenos aires posing as. Philip ballantyne kerr 22 february 1956 23 march 2018 was a british author, best known for his bernie gunther series of historical detective thrillers. What a great read it os being suspenseful, full of historic detail, and also pleasingly literate and wellwritten. The book dealt with a theme which was dark from the very beginning. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. His new bernie gunther novels have won him comparisons with alan furst, john le carre. Philip kerr is the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the. Feb 23, 2010 a quiet flame is a good place to start with philip kerr s berlin noir novels. The bernie gunther books a quiet flame philip kerr.
In prussian blue, philip kerr once more shows himself one of the greatest master storytellers in english. Philip kerr returns with his bestloved character, bernie gunther, in the fifth novel in what is now a series. Philip kerr was a british author of thriller novels and childrens books under the pen name of p. Philip kerr is a writer who knows precisely how to build a case, provide subplots that are minor yet just as powerfully plotted as the main conflict, and present characters with enough depth of personality that is as much of. A quiet flame finds gunther in argentina, circa 1950, where he falsely accused of nazi war crimeshas been offered a new life and a clean passport by the peron government. The nazis have been in power for just eighteen months but already germany has seen some frightening changes. A bernie gunther novel and millions of other books are available for. A quiet flame by phillip kerr left me sad, and on both the counts of character and atmosphere.
Read a quiet flame a bernie gunther novel by philip kerr available from rakuten kobo. A quiet flame is a good place to start with philip kerr s berlin noir novels. After being falsely accused of war crimes, bernie guntherlike the nazis he has always despisedhas been offered a new life and a clean. Falsely fingered a war criminal, bernie gunther has booked passage to buenos aires, lured, like the nazis whose company he has always despised, by promises of a new life and a clean passport from the peron government. Kerr got his masters in law from the university of birmingham before working as a copywriter and finally becoming a fulltime author in 1989. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Everyone can keep their mouths shut, skorzeny said. The main story begins in beunos aires in 1950, where bernie gunther has managed to emigrate to, partly to get away from the devastation of his homeland.
Bernie gunther is one of the more interesting and original private eyes in thriller fiction. A quiet flame bernie gunther, book 5 by philip kerr. Falsely fingered a war criminal, bernie gunther has booked passage to buenos aires, lured, like the nazis whose company he has always despised, by promises of a new life and a clean passport from the pern government. Streets ahead of most other historical thrillers in its blend of wit, careful plotting and the kind of detail that brings the past to life. A quiet flame by philip kerr overdrive rakuten overdrive. The comparisons are inevitable, but kerr parries the plaudits with ease irish examiner. Philip kerrs latest novel, a quiet flame, examines directive 11, a secret order issued in 1938 that barred jews from entering argentina. Philip kerrs intricate novels featuring former berlin homicide detective bernie gunther have earned a hallowed place in the hearts of mystery fans. A quiet flame is the 5th book in philip kerr s terrific bernie gunther berlin noir series.
Bernie fought on the turkish front during world war i and was a cop before becoming a private eye in berlin before world war ii. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. The stories take place, mostly, in berlin during the days just before and just after world war ii. In this riveting historical mystery novel from new york times bestselling author philip kerr, bernie gunther trails a serial killer in 1950s buenos aires buenos aires, 1950. Mar 19, 2009 a quiet flame is a good place to start with philip kerr s berlin noir novels. Philip kerr returns with his bestloved character, bernie gunther, in the fifth novel in what. But bernie doesnt have the luxury of settling into his new home and lying low. Jan 27, 2012 listen to quiet flame audiobook by philip kerr. A quiet flame is a good place to start with philip kerrs berlin noir novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a quiet flame. Home the books forum about bernie about philip kerr. Buy a quiet flame by philip kerr from waterstones today. Bernie gunther returns to trail a serial killer in 1950s buenos aires when he introduced bernie gunther in the original berlin noir trilogy, philip kerr immediately established himself as a thriller writer on par with raymond chandler.
A bernie gunther novel ebook written by philip kerr. August, 2009 set in the 1920s and 1930s mostly in the section of the city that later became east berlin philip kerrs crime novels. Philip kerr is the author of many novels, but perhaps most important are the four featuring bernie guntherthe one from the other and the berlin noir trilogy march violets, the pale criminal, and a german requiem. The fastpaced, crackaminute delivery smacks of chandler. Bernie gunther arrives in buenos aires only to be caught up in the hunt for a killer. When he introduced bernie gunther in the original berlin noir trilogy, philip kerr immediately established himself as a thriller writer on par with raymond chandler. Description philip kerr if the dead rise not, quiet flame, one from the other 3 books collection set description. In a quiet flame bernies arrests are far too contrived to enable the listener to feel a smooth flow of the plot. But the tough, fasttalking detective doesnt have the luxury of laying low when a serial killer whose crimes may reach back to berlin before the waris mutilating young. A quiet flame never lags for thrilling and chilling suspense that grips the readers attention steadily and consistently. Read a quiet flame bernie gunther thriller 5 by philip kerr available from rakuten kobo. The wisecracks are still there and the story is passable, even given the several bumps along the road.
A quiet flame is the 5th book in philip kerrs terrific bernie gunther berlin noir series. Philip kerr if the dead rise not, quiet flame, one from. A quiet flame by philip kerr, 9781847245588, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Philip kerr is the new york times bestselling author of the acclaimed bernie gunther novels, three of whichfield gray, the lady from zagreb, and. A quiet flame bernie gunther, book 5 by philip kerr book cover, description, publication history. A quiet flame philip kerr author of more than 30 books. March 19, 2009 hitler is history, but bernie gunther, the ss guy with a heart of gold, is alive and well, and chasing dirty rats in argentina. Order of bernie gunther books bernie gunther is the central character in a series of historical mysterythriller novels by british novelist philip kerr.
The wisecracks are still there and the story is passable. It is more fun when kerr is simply telling a story and letting bernie smartoff and get into feasible trouble. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A quiet flame is the fifth book in the bernie gunther series. A quiet flame a quiet flame audiobook, by philip kerr. After being falsely accused of war crimes, bernie guntherlike the nazis he has always despisedhas been offered a new life and a clean passport by the peron government. A case involving disappearance of missing some books are never meant to be happy. Its 1950, and bernie has arrived in argentina seeking asylum after being falsely identified as a nazi war criminal. A quiet flame is a perfectly fine read, but not a really good one. Philip kerr returns with his bestloved character, bernie gunther, i.