Garden of Beasts

In "Garden of Beasts," acclaimed author Jeffery Deaver crafts a gripping thriller set in 1936 Berlin, where mobster hitman Paul Schumann faces a dire choice between execution and covert government service. Posing as a journalist at the Olympics, Paul is tasked with assassinating Reinhard Ernst, a key figure in Hitler’s rearmament plans, within a frantic and dangerous 48-hour window. As he navigates the treacherous landscape filled with high-stakes betrayal and espionage, Deaver's masterful storytelling immerses listeners in a world of paranoia and suspense, culminating in a shockingly unpredictable climax. This riveting narrative has earned accolades, including the Steel Dagger award for best espionage thriller.