Jake stumbles on a murder - an American soldier washes up at Potsdam, along with a lot of money. So, what's going on? cover blurb - What Jake finds is a story of corruption and intrigue reaching deep into the heart of the occupation. Berlin in July 1945 is like nowhere else - a tragedy, and a feverish party after the end of the world.
The American military government is already fighting a new enemy in the east, busily identifying the "good German" who can help win the next war.
This book is a murder mystery, a love story, and holds a lot of research that resonates from history. The Russians and Americans were in a race to claim the German scientists (ex. Von Braun). A lot of money changed hands. It's riveting, scary, and interesting when you look at what happened since 1945. The Good German holds lots of nuances while being a page turner. This is a good escape read. Thumbs up.
