Synopsis
The gripping and atmospheric new thriller from the award-winning, million-copy-bestselling author.
Munich, 1936. All eyes are on the Bavarian capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. As athletes fight for gold and the Nazis fight for power, Detective Sebastian Wolff faces a battle of his own.
A famous actress has disappeared and Wolff has been ordered to find her, fast. But Elena Lang is no ordinary film-star: she is the mistress of Joseph Goebbels - Hitler's right-hand-man in the party that Wolff despises.
But this is a country on the brink of war, and corruption runs deep. In a search that will take him from high society to the city's darkest corners, Wolff will soon learn just how fine the line is between justice and jeopardy...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405972215
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 196 x 129 x 28 mm
- Weight: 294g
- Languages: English
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Brilliant again from one of the best writers of historical fiction around
I’ve long been a fan of the Tom Wilde series of books by Rory Clements and the new series based around Seb Wolff, a police detective in 1930s Munich, is sh... READ MORE
Thrilling and suspenseful
Having read an earlier novel by this author I was keen to read his latest. I wasn’t disappointed; a thrilling read. Set in Nazi Germany during the 1936 Win... READ MORE
A masterful blend of suspense and historical insight
Evil in High Places is a gripping historical thriller set in 1936 Munich, a city on the edge of global conflict. With Hitler tightening his grip on power a... READ MORE
Another solid thriller from a master storyteller.
"Evil in High Places" opens in Munich, 1936. The Olympic games are about to begin, and nothing must happen to make Hitler look bad. So when famous actress ... READ MORE
Twiststurns & drama
Munich, 1936. All eyes are on the Bavarian capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. As athletes fight for gold and the Nazis fight for power, Detective Seba... READ MORE
Historical fiction at its best
When I read Munich Wolf I thought it was a standalone, sitting well alongside his Tom Wilde historical thrillers.
Image my delight hearing about Rory Cl... READ MORE
A tens3 thriller
Now that I have read a book by Rory Clements, I can understand why he is so highly rated. We have here a fast-moving, very dark thriller with several twist... READ MORE
A must-read.
A sequel to 'Munich Wolf' this is set in Bavaria at the time of the 1936 Winter Olympics, amongst the rich, famous, and also those usually in the backgroun... READ MORE
Superb.
The year is 1936 and Munich is preparing itself for the Winter Olympics, and the whole world is watching.
So any kind of scandal must be avoided and deal... READ MORE
Another solid thriller from a master storyteller.
"Evil in High Places" opens in Munich, 1936. The Olympic games are about to begin, and nothing must happen to make Hitler look bad. So when famous actress... READ MORE
Gripping Thriller
This was my first dive into the world of Detective Wolff. Set in pre-World War II Germany, the story captures a time of high tension, especially for those ... READ MORE
Historical thriller set in 1936 BAVARIA
Captain of Police, Seb Wolff is someone who just likes to get on with his job, minding his Ps and Qs and he generally does not like to ruffle feathers. His... READ MORE
Engrossing and exciting
This is the second novel by Rory Clements featuring detective Seb Wolff and it is a corker with murder and intrigue at the highest levels of the Nazi party... READ MORE
A tense thriller
Now that I have read a book by Rory Clements, I can understand why he is so highly rated. We have here a fast-moving, very dark thriller with several twist... READ MORE
Excellent historical mystery.
This is the 2nd book in the series featuring Detective Seb Wolf which is set in Germany before World War 2.
Seb is an honourable man who has not joined t... READ MORE
An author at the top of his game
Second book featuring Munich head of detectives Seb Wolff. Set against the backdrop of the 1936 Winter Olympics, it sees Wolff try a difficult balancing ac... READ MORE
WW2 detective thriller
Another adventure for Sebastian Wolff, now Captain of detectives in Munich It's 1936 and the Winter Olympics are about to open. Seb is ordered to find an a... READ MORE
Loved This Book
Evil In High Places is a highly recommended book. I didn't realise this was the second book in the Sebastian Wolff series. I have now put a hold on the fir... READ MORE
Definitely Recommended
Rory Clements writes excellent historical fiction and Evil in High Places sees the return of Detective Sebastian Wolff in what is another brilliant book th... READ MORE
Another solid thriller from a master storyteller.
"Evil in High Places" opens in Munich, 1936. The Olympic games are about to begin, and nothing must happen to make Hitler look bad. So when famous actress... READ MORE
Historical mystery
Set in Nazi Germany, with the 1936 Olympic Games about to take place in Munich. Seb Wolff is a policeman, not a Nazi, who gets on with what he is good at, ... READ MORE
Good historical mystery
Set in Nazi Germany, with the 1936 Olympic Games about to take place in Munich. Seb Wolff is a policeman, not a Nazi, who gets on with what he is good at, ... READ MORE
a perfect blend of historical detail, espionage, and intelligent plotting, Evil in High Places is an utterly engrossing read.
Evil in High Places is another cracker in Rory Clements’ Sebastian Wolff series. Set against the backdrop of 1936 Munich, just before the Winter Olympics, ... READ MORE
Who Do You Trust?
Who do you trust when a stray word or action could mean a death sentence.
This is the second in a series, the first book being "Munich Wolf", which I do... READ MORE
Terrific storytelling and great protagonist
This is the second outing in Rory Clements’ new series featuring Sebastian Wolff, a detective in the Munich police department. Set between the first and se... READ MORE
A fascinating mystery interwoven with genuine historical figures forming part of the horrors of WW2 in Germany
Bavaria in the early 1930s. Hitler and the SS are insidiously spreading fear and hatred. A police inspector tasked with locating the whereabouts of a famou... READ MORE
A thrilling read
After thorough enjoying Munich Wolf I had high hopes with this, the second book featuring Detective Sebastian Wolff and I wasn't disappointed at all. The s... READ MORE
Perfect follow up
Evil in High Places is the second book by Rory Clements that features Detective Sebastian Wolff. The first book Munich Wolf was originally billed as a stan... READ MORE
Tour de Force
Elegant prose and lightly-worn research combine to deliver an engaging, informative and enjoyable read. Couched in a crime- solving format, well drawn char... READ MORE
Murders and a personal story with backdrop of '36 Winter Olympics. Wonderful feel for the era, really evocative
Set in 1936, the year of the Berlin Olympics: Capt. Sebastien Wolff of the Kripo is tasked with covering up the suspected murder of an SS officer in the mo... READ MORE
A cracking historical whodunnit
Evil in High Places gave me everything I want in a whodunnit and much more. It's a gripping story full of menace with a multifaceted criminal element set i... READ MORE
Detective Seb Wolff, an underdog in Munich mid 1930’s - book 2
A heady mix of the 1936 Winter Olympics and a feature film in the making nearby brings the highborn and the elitist into Seb Wolff’s domain with their only... READ MORE
Engrossing and informative
A beautiful film actress has disappeared on the eve of the 1936 Winter Olympics and Sebastian Wolff is ordered to find her. She is also the mistress of Go... READ MORE
Gripping, exciting and thrilling! Seb Wolfe is back!
Seb Wolfe returns in another rollercoaster ride of a thriller! The year is 1936 and the Winter Olympics are taking place in Germany. The Nazis are desperat... READ MORE
Another wonderful Seb Wolff mystery
Set in 1936, the year of the Berlin Olympics: Capt. Sebastien Wolff of the Kripo is tasked with covering up the suspected murder of an SS officer in the mo... READ MORE
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