Jeffery Deaver-Garden of Beasts

In Jeffery Deaver's historical thriller, Garden of Beasts, set in 1936 Berlin on the eve of the Olympic Games, American journalist Paul Schumann finds himself reluctantly drawn into a dangerous assignment. Schumann, a crime reporter known for his cynicism and desire to avoid trouble, is pressured by his editor and the U.S. State Department to discreetly investigate a potential threat to the upcoming Olympics.

His mission: to uncover the truth behind rumors of a plot against a high-ranking Nazi official. Schumann is given a seemingly simple task – observe and report. However, as he delves deeper into the shadowy world of Nazi Germany, he uncovers a conspiracy far more intricate and sinister than anyone imagined.

Navigating the treacherous political landscape, where suspicion and fear are rampant, Schumann finds himself caught between competing factions within the Nazi regime and forced to confront the brutal reality of their power. He encounters a cast of compelling characters, some with hidden agendas and others fighting for survival in a rapidly darkening world.

As the clock ticks down to the opening of the Games, Schumann must race against time to unravel the truth, expose the conspirators, and prevent a catastrophe that could have far-reaching international consequences. Garden of Beasts is a gripping historical thriller that blends Deaver's signature suspense and intricate plotting with a vividly realized and chilling portrayal of pre-war Nazi Germany. It's a story of reluctant heroism, moral compromise, and the dangerous secrets lurking beneath a seemingly ordered society.

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