Blackout: The Richard and Judy Book Club pick

THE STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER FROM THE CELEBRATED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROW

The Richard and Judy Bookclub Pick
The Times Top Ten bestseller

''A wonderfully compelling thriller, reeking of authenticity, and a terrific depiction of the human world within the chilling world of the Third Reich'' Peter James

Berlin, December 1939

As Germany goes to war, the Nazis tighten their terrifying grip. Paranoia in the capital is intensified by a rigidly enforced blackout that plunges the city into oppressive darkness every night, as the bleak winter sun sets.

When a young woman is murdered, Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke is under pressure to solve the case, swiftly. Distrusted by his superiors for his failure to join the Nazi Party, Schenke walks a perilous line - for disloyalty is a death sentence.

The discovery of a second victim confirms Schenke''s worst fears. He must uncover the truth before evil strikes again.

As the investigation takes him closer to the sinister heart of the regime, Schenke realises there is danger everywhere - and the warring factions of the Reich can be as deadly as a killer stalking the streets . . .

Readers love BLACKOUT:

''Superb thriller, with a heroic anti-Nazi Kripo detective ... I look forward to more books about him'' *****

''Highly recommended ... A top-class murder case set in war-time Berlin'' *****

''Fantastic ... Keeps you guessing and in suspense until the end'' *****

''Great story about the excessive Nazi regime ... Really loved this book'' *****