Metropolis

"Metropolis" offers a compelling glimpse into Bernie Gunther’s early days on Berlin's Murder Squad in the tumultuous summer of 1928, set against a backdrop of political unrest, social upheaval, and the city’s underworld. As Gunther navigates a city teetering on the brink of radical change, he begins to learn the ropes of detective work amid a chaotic and gritty Berlin. Completed just before Philip Kerr’s death, this novel serves as both a prequel and a poignant conclusion to Gunther’s journey, unveiling the roots of a wisecracking detective in a city rapidly moving toward its dark future.