August 2014 eBook of the Month.
Absolutely fascinating and riveting, this powerful read draws you in from the beginning and doesn't let go. Although partially set during the Second Wold War, this is not in itself a novel about war but rather a psychological suspenseful thriller. 'Alphabet House', a secure mental institute in the heart of Nazi Germany, holds more than the obvious concerns for two escaping RAF pilots. This novel contains two parts set in different time periods, allowing the true depths of horror experienced, to shriek and howl from the pages. It’s difficult to comprehend and impossible to fully understand the mental and physical torture that takes place. Adler-Olsen handles the anguish with great sensitivity, yet tells the tale with a stark, brutal reality. At times uncomfortable and difficult to read, none the less it’s a totally compelling tale of survival, guilt and love. ~ Liz Robinson
| Primary Genre | Thriller and Suspense |
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