The One from the Other

About “The One from the Other”

In 1949, Bernie Gunther, a former police officer turned private detective, struggles through a difficult time. His wife is dying, and he fears the SS number tattooed on his arm may bring trouble. A seductive client asks him to find her Nazi husband, pulling him into a dangerous adventure. Like his American counterpart Philip Marlowe, Gunther is a cynical man but still vulnerable to the allure of dangerous women. The story is set in a tense atmosphere filled with manipulation, and history plays a key role in the narrative. The novel showcases Philip Kerr at his best, blending historical elements with a gripping mystery.