East Germany, 1977 A man is found murdered in a state fabric mill and former concentration camp, trapped and bound as fire rages. But who is he, and why was he targeted? As more victims surface, it appears that a sadistic killer is taking his revenge. Major Karin Müller of the People's Police is called in to investigate. Soon she realises that to solve these terrible crimes she will have to delve not just into East Germany's dark secrets, but those of the Nazi era too. But are the Stasi working with her, or against her? For those who really run this Republic have secrets they would rather remain uncovered. And they will stop at nothing to keep them that way. Praise for David Young 'Intelligent and gripping' Abir Mukherjee, author of A Necessary Evil 'Hauntingly atmospheric' Metro 'Chilling' Telegraph 'Extremely engaging' Sunday Express