Stasi Wolf sees the return of detective Karin Müller in Stasi Germany and another frustratingly complex case for her to solve. For fans of David Young's writing this is the second book to feature the plucky detective, but this can be read as a stand alone book. Young has included enough detail to bring new readers up to speed with previous events but all the while ensures that fans of the series are satisfied that loose ends are tied up.
David Young has the ability to transport his reader to the setting of his books and allow them to explore the vastness through his words, the vivid details in this book bring to mind the atmosphere and surroundings of Cold War Germany so effortlessly.
The plot of Stasi Wolf is interesting and complex, the abduction of twin babies from a maternity unit is not the easiest of cases at the best of times. Throw in the restrictive presence of the Stasi and it makes for a very convoluted investigation which forces Karin Müller to operate with one hand tied behind her back.
The overarching theme of suspicion that emanates from this book is superbly written, characters not knowing who to trust and just how far that trust can be tested.
This book also sees the development of the personal side to Karin Müller , the reader finds out more about her life before moving to Berlin, which adds the connection readers have with this character already. But also raises questions as to her future.
The intensity of the mystery in this drives the reader to keep going, determined to find out who is behind the abduction but also what all of the connections are in the investigation.
For me David Young has cemented his place on the bookshelf alongside my Cold War thrillers by John le Carré and Len Deighton.
David Young has the ability to transport his reader to the setting of his books and allow them to explore the vastness through his words, the vivid details in this book bring to mind the atmosphere and surroundings of Cold War Germany so effortlessly.
The plot of Stasi Wolf is interesting and complex, the abduction of twin babies from a maternity unit is not the easiest of cases at the best of times. Throw in the restrictive presence of the Stasi and it makes for a very convoluted investigation which forces Karin Müller to operate with one hand tied behind her back.
The overarching theme of suspicion that emanates from this book is superbly written, characters not knowing who to trust and just how far that trust can be tested.
This book also sees the development of the personal side to Karin Müller , the reader finds out more about her life before moving to Berlin, which adds the connection readers have with this character already. But also raises questions as to her future.
The intensity of the mystery in this drives the reader to keep going, determined to find out who is behind the abduction but also what all of the connections are in the investigation.
For me David Young has cemented his place on the bookshelf alongside my Cold War thrillers by John le Carré and Len Deighton.