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:

The last desperate days of the First World War. Pandemic sweeping the world. Outside Berlin, in a house of secrets, a wife dies leaving a fortune. They say it was the infection; it looks like murder. Oberstleutnant Alaric von Trelow, a decorated intelligence officer on the Western Front, returns home to bury his beloved wife. Instead, he finds himself hunting a killer in the crumbling heart of Imperial Germany.As revolution brews in the streets and defeat looms at the front, von Trelow is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue. Powerful industrialists, scheming politicians, and ruthless officers all hide secrets—and someone will kill to keep them.From the mud-soaked horror of no-man’s-land to the gilded corruption of Berlin’s high society, von Trelow must uncover a conspiracy that could change the future of Germany itself. Grief is a luxury he cannot afford—because in this war, even peace has a body count.Prussian Blue, a thrilling new historical mystery, is the first gripping instalment in the Alaric von Trelow Mysteries—a series of detective thrillers set in Weimar Germany.Perfect for fans of noir detective stories, including:Philip Kerr’s Bernie Gunther novelsBen Pastor’s Martin Bora seriesVolker Kutscher’s Babylon Berlin seriesCharles Todd’s Inspector Rutledge mysteriesLee Child’s Jack Reacher seriesQuotes from reviewers:“True craftsmanship of the highest order.”"Loads of fun, kept me guessing and taught me a thing or two.""A very thoughtful, well-researched and yet amazingly gripping novel.""Original, well crafted and stylish page turner.""What a great story! I was immediately drawn in by the page-turning mystery, but most of all, I was immersed in the vivid historical setting." Ready to dive into the intrigue?Click “Buy Now” (or “Read for Free” in Kindle Unlimited) and begin the journey into Weimar Berlin’s mysteries

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