The Other Side of Silence

Praise for Philip Kerr and the Bernie Gunther Novels

A brilliantly innovative thriller writer. Salman Rushdie

Philip Kerr is the only bona fide heir to Raymond Chandler.

In terms of narrative, plot, pace and characterization, Kerr s in a league with John le Carré. The Washington Post

Every time we re afraid we ve seen the last of Bernie Gunther, Philip Kerr comes through with another unnerving adventure for his morally conflicted hero. Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

Just as youth is wasted on the young, history is wasted on historians. It ought to be the exclusive property of novelists but only if they are as clever and knowledgeable as Philip Kerr. Chicago Tribune

Kerr quantum leaps the limitations of genre fiction. Most thrillers insult your intelligence; his assault your ignorance. Esquire

A richly satisfying mystery, one that evokes the noir sensibilities of Raymond Chandler and Ross Macdonald while breaking important new ground of its own. Los Angeles Times

Part of the allure of these novels is that Bernie is such an interesting creation, a Chandleresque knight errant caught in insane historical surroundings. Bernie walks down streets so mean that nobody can stay alive and remain truly clean. John Powers, Fresh Air (NPR)

The Bernie Gunther novels are first-class, as stylish as Chandler and as emotionally resonant as the best of Ross Macdonald. George Pelecanos

Kerr s stylish noir writing makes every page a joy to read. Publishers Weekly (starred review)