Greeks Bearing Gifts

Praise for Philip Kerr and the Bernie Gunther Novels A brilliantly innovative thriller writer.-Salman Rushdie Philip Kerr is the only bona fide heir to Raymond Chandler.-Salon.com In terms of narrative, plot, pace and characterization, Kerr's in a league with John le Carré.-The Washington Post Every time we're afraid we've seen the last of Bernie Gunther, Philip Kerr comes through with another unnerving adventure for his morally conflicted hero.-Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review Just as youth is wasted on the young, history is wasted on historians. It ought to be the exclusive property of novelists-but only if they are as clever and knowledgeable as Philip Kerr.-Chicago Tribune Kerr quantum leaps the limitations of genre fiction. Most thrillers insult your intelligence; his assault your ignorance.-Esquire A richly satisfying mystery, one that evokes the noir sensibilities of Raymond Chandler and Ross Macdonald while breaking important new ground of its own.-Los Angeles Times Part of the allure of these novels is that Bernie is such an interesting creation, a Chandleresque knight errant caught in insane historical surroundings. Bernie walks down streets so mean that nobody can stay alive and remain truly clean.-John Powers, Fresh Air (NPR) The Bernie Gunther novels are first-class, as stylish as Chandler and as emotionally resonant as the best of Ross Macdonald.-George Pelecanos Kerr's stylish noir writing makes every page a joy to read.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)