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Berlin Vertigo: Mystery set in 1928 (Berlin Tales Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Christopher P Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 169 ratings
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★★★★★ "Excellent evocation of the era with interesting characters!"

Set in the jazz-age decadence and freewheeling spirit of Weimar Germany, Thomas Strack suddenly finds himself embroiled in a murder.

But that's not his only concern, for Thomas must quickly confront the idea that his reckless friend is the killer.

As he searches for the victim's identity, political tensions in the city run high, and he soon realises the death has dangerous connotations.

And if he doesn't get to the heart of its secret, who exactly will pay the price and how?

Berlin Vertigo is a mystery novel about subterfuge, betrayal and friendship, that introduces the key players of the Berlin Tales series.

What readers of Berlin Vertigo are saying:

"A very compelling book that had me interested from the start. It's a very well written story about a range of characters who live in the Berlin and Potsdam district of pre-war Germany. I read through the book quickly and was impressed by the twist and turns. I'll definitely be buying the next book in the series. Excellent!" ★★★★★ Amazon reviewer

"Apart from being an excellent story in itself with interesting characters, you really feel transported back to the last days of the Weimar Republic, an area only really covered in English fiction by Christopher Isherwood. Highly recommended." ★★★★★ Amazon reviewer

"Thoroughly enjoyable read set in Weimar Republic 1920's Berlin / Potsdam which captures the period and atmosphere perfectly. Some really nice twists to the story which kept me turning the pages and I look forward to the next book by this author. " ★★★★★ Amazon reviewer

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"Twists and turns where it became mysterious and intriguing. Couldn't get to the end quick enough. I am reading it again. Very interesting." - Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

About the Author

Visit Christopher P Jones' web site: chrisjoneswrites.co.uk

Christopher P Jones writes historical and literary fiction featuring complex characters and rich details of time and place.

He is fascinated by history and the possibility of opening up a window onto the past. He is currently midway through a series of mystery novels set in Berlin in the late 1920s, the first of which, Berlin Vertigo, was published in spring 2020.

His central preoccupation is how hopes and ideals can distort human relationships and reveal self-deception. Much of his work examines the range of daily interactions between people, and how they can result in distress and perversions, leading to an insatiable need for personal justice, and sometimes revenge.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086SZC82Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thinksheet (April 5, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 870 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 209 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 169 ratings

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Christopher P Jones is a writer of both non-fiction and fiction. As a prolific art writer, he has published the popular books "How to Read Paintings", "Great Paintings Explained" and "What Great Artworks Say", written for both beginners and experienced art lovers. He features an engaging blog on Medium where he explores art and culture, and produces art reviews for magazines.

He is also the author of the intriguing mystery novels known as The Berlin Tales. The trilogy is set between the two World Wars, during the freewheeling spirit of the late 1920s to the end of the Weimar Republic in the early 1930s. The stories portray murder and deception where the characters grapple with shifting forces and must face their own limitations.

Christopher is widely travelled. He has visited much of Europe, crossed Russia on the Trans-Siberian Express and taken a road trip through the United States. Along the way, he has had rich and provocative experiences, inspiring his fiction and art history writing.

Christopher enjoys conversing with readers around the world.

To find out more go to: chrisjoneswrites.co.uk

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3.6 out of 5 stars
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Carrol Kuhlow
4.0 out of 5 stars Very hypnotic
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
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The writing is extremely evocative of the place and the characters. I wouldn’t call it a mystery novel so much as a character study that involved a mystery.
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JG
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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Very enjoyable and well written. Portrays an excellent rendering of the atmosphere and people of Berlin at a tense time (late 1920s) when the humiliation of WWI is still vivid and before the Nazis take power. The characters have different personalities and depth, which works well with this tumultuous period that is too serious to be taken too seriously. I can't wait to read the sequel!
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Pharmish1
4.0 out of 5 stars Okay
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
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Not really what I expected from a book about the time of the Weimar Republic. Other than that, it was an okay story.
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iheartbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars 1920s Germany novel
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
I don't usually read WWII novels, as the genre is way overdone and I prefer to stick to actual history. But this novel happens in the 1920s, a period less represented. I appreciated that the author clarified what parts are fictional and doesn't distort and exploit actual historical figures as some authors do.
I think it is important to think about the 1920s, both the extremism and the extreme polarization. This is a good story and I read it all in one sitting. The writing is lean and seems well edited. Characters are interesting (though I was surprised Thomas kept the hat he had inadvertently taken, as he doesn't seem the sort who'd steal from a poor person). Although I appreciate conciseness, I might have liked just a little more characterization and setting description. This is a 4 star novel but compared to what else is out there, it's a 5.
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Lilianne
4.0 out of 5 stars In between ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
The mystery in this novel takes a backseat to the overarching feeling of vertigo. The novel's protagonist is torn between opposing emotions - whether they be his contradictory feelings towards Berlin, or his feelings towards his best friend or his love interest. Events also place the protagonist in a moral quandary. The book therefore keeps the reader in a state of perpetual 'in between', which cleverly mirrors the often overlooked and opaque period in Germany between the two World Wars. The historically accurate depiction of Berlin brings the city to life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Work
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021
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This novel portrays Germany in the 1930s before the rule of the Natzis. Conflicts between communist and natzis were common. The story is well written with fine character development. Look forward to reading the following books in the series.
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Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2020
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This is not my usual reading genre but I wanted to try a new author. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, both the mystery and the feel of Germany in that bygone era. The characters were interesting and I look forward to following their stories in the next instalment.
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Terry Halligan
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2022
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Very Good book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb historical thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2020
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A very compelling book that had me interested from the start. It's a very well written story about a range of characters who live in the Berlin and Potsdam district of pre-war Germany. You get a great sense of what it's like to be in those locations: the streets, the buildings, the social scene. The plot is a fast moving tale of crime and mystery centered around Thomas, who, I must admit, is a great protagonist - edgy and intelligent. I read through the book quickly and was impressed by the twist and turns. I'll definitely be buying the next book in the series. Excellent!
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2.0 out of 5 stars BORING.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2022
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One of the most boring books I have read. I kept reading hoping it wood get better.
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GregB
5.0 out of 5 stars You're right there in the period
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2022
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Apart from being an excellent story in itself with interesting characters, you really feel transported back to the last days of the Weimar Republic, an area only really covered in English fiction by Christopher Isherwood. Highly recommended.
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