Prussian Blue

by Jason Collings

FBT review:

Dive into *Prussian Blue*, a gripping indie historical mystery perfect for readers searching for their next unputdownable ebook.

In the final, chaotic days of World War I, decorated intelligence officer Alaric von Trelow returns to Berlin to bury his wife—only to suspect murder. As revolution erupts and the German Empire collapses, he’s drawn into a deadly conspiracy involving industrialists, officers, and politicians with everything to lose.

Meticulously researched yet fast-paced and atmospheric, *Prussian Blue* blends noir detective tension with rich historical detail—ideal for fans of Philip Kerr, Volker Kutscher, Ben Pastor, Charles Todd, and Lee Child.

If you scour bestseller lists and book blogs for smart, character-driven mysteries, this acclaimed indie thriller deserves the top spot on your TBR.

Publisher Description:

October 1918. The Western Front is collapsing.A pandemic is sweeping Europe. Oberstleutnant Alaric von Trelow returns from reconnaissance in no-man’s-land to find a telegram waiting. His wife is dead. They claim it was Spanish Flu. But von Trelow has seen men die from gas. He knows the signs. What he finds at her family estate makes the official story look like a lie. Inside the house are people with power and secrets to hide. Industrialists whose fortunes came from war. An army officer home from headquarters when the fighting is critical. Political figures preparing for the Empire’s fall. All present the night she died. As revolution brews in Berlin and defeat looms at the front, von Trelow begins to ask questions. And powerful people do not want them answered. From the trenches of the Western Front to the drawing rooms of a nation on the brink, Prussian Blue is a gripping historical crime novel set during the final days of Imperial Germany. For readers who enjoy intelligent, hard-edged thrillers grounded in real events. Prussian Blue is the first instalment in the Alaric von Trelow Mysteries — a series of detective thrillers set in Germany between war and revolution. Perfect for readers of: Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther novels, Ben Pastor’s Martin Bora series, Volker Kutscher’s Babylon Berlin series, Charles Todd’s Inspector Rutledge mysteries, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series Reviewers say: “True craftsmanship of the highest order.” “The frenetic action scenes give Jack Reacher a good run for his money.” “A remarkable debut.” “Original, well crafted and stylish page turner.” “What a great story… I was immersed in the vivid historical setting.”

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