**Straight into Darkness** by Faye Kellerman plunges you into 1929 Munich, where Detective Axel Berg navigates a city teetering on the edge of chaos. When a savage murder rocks the beer halls, Berg finds himself wrestling with more than just crime – he's battling the rising tide of Nazi ideology that threatens everything he stands for. This gripping historical thriller weaves together police procedural with the mounting dread of pre-war Germany. Kellerman, bestselling author of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series, delivers a standalone masterpiece that'll appeal to crime fiction lovers, historical fiction enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by this pivotal moment in history. The tension builds like a pressure cooker as Berg fights to maintain justice while darkness literally creeps across his country. This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks comes with character, stories, and probably some interesting margin notes from previous readers. **Reader Reviews:** *"Couldn't put it down – Kellerman nails the atmosphere of impending doom while keeping you guessing about the killer."* *"Finally, a historical thriller that doesn't talk down to readers. Berg is a detective worth rooting for."*
