Katastrophe by Graham Hurley
The new thriller from Graham Hurley set against the final stages of the Second World War.
A penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction set as the war-torn fight for survival and their futureFascinating yet thrilling, stimulating yet shattering, this riveting read opens a path into the very nature of humankind. As the Second World War nears its end the defeated, vultures, and peace brokers continue using intelligence gathered by three very different men. The Spoils of War series is one of my favourites, its epic scale from the intimacy of the chosen few highlights the searing and hidden tragedy of conflict. If you've not yet met these books, do introduce yourself as this is a series not to be missed... Katastrophe hits with immense impact, it is a true powerhouse of a novel and comes as highly recommended by me * LoveReading Expert Review *
To anyone who likes an immaculately researched historical thriller (and the depth of Hurley's research is breath-taking) which seamlessly blends fact and fiction, this series cannot be recommended too highly -- Mike Ripley
A taut, detailed and compelling read * The Sun (4.5 stars) *
Hurley's mastery of historical detail allows him to fashion a portrait of Germany on the verge of Götterdämmerung that bears comparison to Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series. Very highly recommended * The Times *
Richly textured... A smart, original read * Financial Times *
This novel is inventive and thought provoking, it offers an original take on familiar events. The true nature of war, its grim reality and the hardship of life in the gulag are all vividly portrayed * Crime Time FM *
To anyone who likes an immaculately researched historical thriller (and the depth of Hurley's research is breath-taking) which seamlessly blends fact and fiction, this series cannot be recommended too highly -- Mike Ripley
A taut, detailed and compelling read * The Sun (4.5 stars) *
Hurley's mastery of historical detail allows him to fashion a portrait of Germany on the verge of Götterdämmerung that bears comparison to Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series. Very highly recommended * The Times *
Richly textured... A smart, original read * Financial Times *
This novel is inventive and thought provoking, it offers an original take on familiar events. The true nature of war, its grim reality and the hardship of life in the gulag are all vividly portrayed * Crime Time FM *
Graham Hurley is the author of the acclaimed Faraday and Winter crime novels and an award-winning TV documentary maker. Two of the critically lauded series have been shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel. His thriller Finisterre, set in 1944, was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.
Follow Graham at grahamhurley.co.uk
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781838938369 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838938362 |
| Title | Katastrophe |
| Author | Graham Hurley |
| Series | Spoils Of War |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |