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Philip Kerr

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

A QUIET FLAME

by Philip Kerr

Warts and all—Kerr makes little attempt to hide them—Bernie Gunther (The One from the Other, 2006, etc.) remains endearing,... Full review >

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FICTION

HITLER’S PEACE

by Philip Kerr

Again, the protean Kerr (Dark Matter, 2002, etc.) nails his setting and does justice to a large fictitious/for-real cast,... Full review >

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FICTION

IF THE DEAD RISE NOT

by Philip Kerr

Another sexy, mordantly funny, thinking man’s thriller from Kerr (A Quiet Flame, 2009, etc.), who, despite an impressive... Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE ONE FROM THE OTHER

by Philip Kerr

Grim and gripping, with all the author’s customary sure-handedness in evidence. Full review >

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