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Edda Green
Edda Green is the third book in Peter Sarda’s hardboiled crime thriller series, Hamburg Noir, which Publishers Weekly recommends for fans of Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Philip Kerr, Jakob Arjouni, and Simone Buchholz. The thriller is cited in The Strand Mystery Magazine’s 2025 list of “Books you need to read this spring.”
“Sarda’s brutal modern thriller ... explodes like a Molotov cocktail ... culminating in the kind of engaging, street-level crime fiction noir fans crave.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Propelled forward by tense drama and startling twists, this bold and timely thriller is marked by significant character depth, and a story about the rise of virulent movements that needs to be told.”
— SPR
“Sarda’s attention to detail ... draws readers into a noir world where every interaction crackles with danger and consequence.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Edda Green is a walking time bomb. Three years ago, she lost a hand to an IED outside Kandahar and gained a taste for oxy and extreme violence. Now, she’s been released from prison by BKA to infiltrate the revolutionary cell behind the May Day riots in Hamburg. Instead of following orders, she encourages more mayhem to cover her hunt for the people who killed her blood brother. Along the way, she meets the love of her life, a hacker named Indigo. Together, the two outsiders make enemies who don’t forgive or forget.
“Sarda’s brutal modern thriller ... explodes like a Molotov cocktail ... culminating in the kind of engaging, street-level crime fiction noir fans crave.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Propelled forward by tense drama and startling twists, this bold and timely thriller is marked by significant character depth, and a story about the rise of virulent movements that needs to be told.”
— SPR
“Sarda’s attention to detail ... draws readers into a noir world where every interaction crackles with danger and consequence.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Edda Green is a walking time bomb. Three years ago, she lost a hand to an IED outside Kandahar and gained a taste for oxy and extreme violence. Now, she’s been released from prison by BKA to infiltrate the revolutionary cell behind the May Day riots in Hamburg. Instead of following orders, she encourages more mayhem to cover her hunt for the people who killed her blood brother. Along the way, she meets the love of her life, a hacker named Indigo. Together, the two outsiders make enemies who don’t forgive or forget.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2024
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Peter Sarda
5 books4 followersPeter Sarda (www.peter-sarda.com) is a third-generation Californian living and working in Hamburg, Germany. His first novel, "Cash-n-Carry," is a coming-of-age story based on his rough-and-tumble upbringing in the murder capital of the Golden State. His crime thriller series, "Hamburg Noir," is set in his adoptive home, a rugged harbor town with lots of old trading money, a “sinful mile” devoted to the world’s oldest profession, and a robust and colorful criminal underworld.
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December 11, 2024
Great Crime Novel
A gritty crime thriller you won't be able to put down until the last page. This extraordinary book starring military veteran Edda Green will have you on the edge of your seat, hoping she finds justice and a fresh start. The characters and setting are very atmospheric, full of depth, and engaging. Recommended for all crime-suspense enthusiasts.
A gritty crime thriller you won't be able to put down until the last page. This extraordinary book starring military veteran Edda Green will have you on the edge of your seat, hoping she finds justice and a fresh start. The characters and setting are very atmospheric, full of depth, and engaging. Recommended for all crime-suspense enthusiasts.
May 28, 2025
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