Tim Wickenden
Novelist
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A discovered trunk concealing a silent history leads to a deadly confrontation.
Berlin, 1960
After his kids discover an old trunk that contains gear from his days as a Nazi soldier, Max realises he was wrong to keep his past hidden.
Interrupted by the telephone, he is called away to the discovery of a young girl's body. The eerie crime scene unsettles him, fostering a suspicion that she is not the killer's sole victim. Embarking on a relentless investigation, destiny leads him to a fateful rendezvous with an armed man.
Unarmed and cornered by a deranged thief, can Max summon all his wits to outmaneuver the gunman?
It Was Our Destiny immerses readers into the heart-pounding world of the Max Becker German historical crime thriller series. If you love morally complex characters and meticulously authentic settings Tim Wickenden's gripping novella promises an unforgettable experience.
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A nation scarred by echoes of war. A devious serial killer who has slain nine girls. There are scant clues, and the killer seemingly unstoppable, until forced into a terrifying choice…
Germany, 1960. Max Becker is haunted by his past. Once a Nazi soldier, the Berlin investigator works tirelessly to make amends and bring his country some recovery. For months he’s hunted an elusive deviant, who hounds Max’s life.
After Max makes a breakthrough, the killer calls, taunting him. Now more personal than ever, the two begin a dance of death. But after another girl is slaughtered, Max fears he may never bring the Girl Hunter to justice.
When all seems lost, the killer makes an uncharacteristic mistake allowing the battle-hardened detective to pounce, setting a deadly trap…
At stake is the life of Max’s daughter!
Girl Hunter is a punchy, brooding historical crime thriller, featuring Kommissar Max Becker. If you like edge-of-your-seat suspense, morally grey characters and seamlessly accurate settings, then you’ll love Tim Wickenden’s exhilarating page-turner.
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A nation scarred by violence. Ugly signs of a serial killer. Is this homicide detective chasing a villain… or a victim vigilante?
Germany, 1960. Max Becker is haunted by his past. Once a Nazi soldier, the Berlin investigator works himself to the bone to make amends and bring his country some redemption. So when tortured and naked male bodies show up along with cryptic messages, he’s determined to hunt down a cold-blooded criminal as the body count rises.
Driven to expose the truth when he discovers links to Russian soldiers responsible for unspeakable war crimes, Max fights a growing sympathy for the disturbed murderer. And now close to making an arrest, he’s at risk of his emotions rejecting duty in favour of a dangerous choice.
Can he find the delicate balance between ensuring justice and permitting understandable vengeance?
Angel Avenger is the dark first book in the Max Becker historical crime thriller series. If you like edge-of-your-seat suspense, morally gray characters, and seamlessly accurate settings, then you’ll love Tim Wickenden’s hypnotic page-turner.
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