SMSA SMSA SMSA

Book Reviews

Stasi Child by David Young

Set in East Germany in the mid-1970s, Stasi Child by David Young is a fresh, well written mystery. Here, in the shadowy world of communism, overlaid by the terror of Stasi overlords who pull the puppet strings, the plot develops.

This is a remarkable book — a debut mystery, written immersed in a sophisticated European intrigue of Stasi underworld machinations. However, the style is accessible and the words grab you and pull you along faultlessly, fearfully, giving you a shiver of anticipation.

The plot weaves in and out in deft moves, eventually linking all parts of the puzzle, incorporating some shocking moments. You are gripped until the plot is revealed in the last few pages!

This is a heavy thick book. If you can position yourself to support the weight of this book, you will be satisfied with a tight well written narrative. Highly recommended.

Find Stasi Child by David Young in the SMSA Library Catalogue.

 

Sunny Seagull

Member of the SMSA Mystery & Crime Reading Group

Stasi Child by David Young
Membership

When you join SMSA as member, you get a wide range of benefits.

Access to the SMSA Library

We are home to a unique collection of books, a highlight being our Mystery and Crime section.

Able to borrow from the Tom Keneally Centre

We are honoured to be the home of Tom Keneally’s personal collection of books, many of which have been used as research for his own works.

Access to member only events

Join a members group, share your passions, learn new skills, make new friends and get involved.

Access to member only activities such as members groups

We provide a variety of member only events, these are relaxed social occasions to have fun and make new friends.

Join as a Member

Subscribe to stay up-to-date