Fear and the unknown: it keeps the pages turning.

Two people agreed to go on a mission to identify a high-level Nazi officer who managed to escape. Inspecktor Harri Schroder from Hamburg and Constable Helen Dexter from London had a lot of experience with crime on the streets but now they were working on a new beast requiring more expertise and risk-taking. They needed to be careful or they would be headed for extreme pain and the unimaginable.

It took place in 1952, a time when WWII was still on everyone’s thoughts with loved ones who died and the devastation that occurred. One character talked about how it takes a long time to regain trust between nations. Prejudice remained everywhere. These were the days when women made tea for men at work. The kids today would ask why.

This story kept me up late at night. I wanted to read just one more chapter until I couldn’t. At one point, I had to walk away from the book as it was beginning to feel too real based on the possibility of secret negotiations. I had chills thinking about the injustice of an evil person making millions getting away with manipulating the system. And then I had chills thinking of the description of the cold London fog.

The story had a strong chain of events that kept me engaged. It was another book by Mandy Robotham that will be remembered.

My thanks to Avon and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of January 16, 2025.

Harri Schroeder is a police detective in Hamburg in 1952. Despite his anti Nazi proclivities, he survived World War II, although his wife and daughter did not. He is sent on assignment to London. Dexie is a widowed police constable in London. She yearns to do more than just walk the beat and be the one to bring tea to her fellow male officers.

When He arrives in London, Harri learns that his assignment is to help identify a Nazi war criminal whom he knew as a young police recruit in Hamburg. After meeting Dexie, Harri is impressed by her and requests her as his teammate. They embark on a very dangerous cat and mouse chase made more difficult by the Great London Smog of 1952.

I really enjoy Mandy Robotham’s books and have read a number of them. This adds to her exceptional body of work. Well written, atmospheric, suspenseful, with fully developed characters, this was a five star read for me….another one I couldn’t put down.

Robotham’s books are always historically accurate and I enjoyed learning more of post World War II days in London, the Cold War, and the Great Smog.

I recommend this for fans of historical fiction or anyone who just likes a good story with fascinating characters.

A Dangerous Game is an atmospheric read that I simply did not want to put down.

Its London 1952 and the background is the Killer Fog.

I love the fog but this fog you can almost taste and it will send chills down your spine.

Harri Schroder is back and he is on loan to the Met for a special assignment hunting down a suspected Nazi war criminal.

Harri knows him well.

I love Harri, he is smart, kind, a bit of a rebel and very witty.

He meets Dexie (Helen) a police constable and Harri immediately trusts her and has her join his mission.

Time is of the essence, the fog has settled in, people are dying in droves and there is danger around every corner.

Evil is among them.

Mandy Robotham takes the reader down this chilling path with twists and turns that keep you guessing and holding your breath for Harri and Dex.

I highly recommend this atmospheric, well researched and well written book.

My only complaint was I did not want it to end and I hope we see more of Harri in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the privilege of reading and reviewing A Dangerous Game.

It was December, 1952 when Harri Schroder arrived from Hamburg, seconded to the Met with a job ahead of him he was unaware of as yet. Constable Helen Dexter (Dexie) was told to show Harri around, give him the ways of London. Soon Harri was attending Scotland Yard, and when he was told he had to identify a former Nazi, an SS man who had connections to the upper echelons of London's government, and he only had five days to do it, he was gobsmacked. Requesting Dexie accompany him - she was an intelligent, quick witted young lady, just the sort of person to direct him through London's streets - the two of them were given the use of a car, and left to their own devices.

But when a thick, pea soup fog settled over the streets of London, with no breeze to move it on, the poisonous sulfur-laden air was dangerous, both to the elderly, and anyone trying to find their way through the city. And when Harri was kidnapped, it was up to Dexie to find him. The danger was high, with the ex Nazi too close for comfort, Russians also after him, and no one else to aid Harri and Dexie. What would be the outcome to this dreadful hunt between a war criminal and his minders, and those who were trying to find him?

A Dangerous Game is another phenomenal historical mystery by Mandy Robotham and it was great to welcome Harri Schroder back again. We first met Harri in the author's previous book - The Hidden Storyteller, which I read recently - he's an excellent character and stamped his place well and truly into A Dangerous Game. I love this author's writing, and fortunately I have a couple more of hers to read yet. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley & HarperCollins UK for my digital ARC to read and review.

Mandy Robotham is one of my favourite historical fiction authors. Her work is well researched, her character voices are authentic, and novels are interesting. A Dangerous Game is not the same as the others for starters it took place after WWll. The story is set during the killer fog that hit London in December 1952. It introduces two characters from previous books this could set the pace for a new series. If you like historical fiction mixed with thriller espionage this book will be for you!

Thank you #netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A really great read, full of suspense and thrills.

A cleverly crafted mystery thriller set in the great smog of London in the 1950s. The stench of the capped fog of London was extremely difficult for all travelling the streets, and none more so than Harri (the German detective on secondment) and Dexie (the English Police Constable) as the are tasked to track down a Nazi before he signs a nationally important contract. MI5, spies and corruption - the story has it all. It’s a very atmospheric novel, leaving me feeling that I too was living under the cloud of fog. I loved the two protagonists as they inch by inch grow their trust and faith in each other, until ultimately……
Mandy Robotham’s style of writing makes for an easy, fluid and compulsive read of the ‘can’t put down’ variety.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers Avon Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Excellent read. Really enjoyed it from start to finish and captured the era brilliantly. Recommended.

This is a sequel to "The Hidden Storyteller" and "The Berlin Girl" and while not absolutlely necessary, I do think it would be better reading them in the correct sequence. I always enjoy this author and was not disappointed with this one. Not only was it a great historical thriller about hunting for a Nazi, I learned something new (London's 1952 Great Smog), always important for the best in the genre. While the book dealt with a serious subject, it also had some humour (much of it courteous of a small dog) and some romance. I really hope to see these wonderful characters again. Thank you to NetGalley for the digital advance reading copy . 4.5/5 stars

I like historical fiction and this authors books. I really liked Harri's character in The Hidden Storyteller and was eager to know more about him. I think A Dangerous Game is a very entertaining and atmospheric read. The story is set during the killer fog that hit London in December 1952. Harri is seconded to the Met and paired with Dexie to identify someone from his past. I think the authors writing is good and the plot line very believeable. The story is easy to follow and I think Mandy Robotham connects well with her readers through her characters. I love that the story is told through either Harri or Dexie and I could picture them and the intense fog conditions in my mind when reading. I particularly like the inclusion of two characters from previous books and knowing how they are. I was drawn into the story quickly and the author held my interest to the last page. The ending is perfect. Just perfect. I would really like to see these two characters in future books, hint hint .....

Overall a very good read with likeable, relateable characters (mostly) and I'd recommend A Dangerous Game if you're a fan of historical fiction. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

4 stars

Loved this story set in the Cold War years of the 50’s.The story is atmospheric, set whilst London is experiencing a ‘Killer Fog’ of the time - what was known as a ‘pea souper’. This was well described for those of us who were lucky enough not to have to experience those times. The author really puts across how frightening and claustrophobic it must have been to live for days in a dense fog.
The storyline is pacy and has a great partnership of a German Inspektor sent to solve a riddle of a missing old Nazi. Mmm Teamed up with a WPC who really wants to be a Detective, they set out to bring the old Nazi to justice. Will they survive!? At their side to share the dangers and adventure is a little while dog with the loyalty and unconditional love only an animal will give. Will he survive the fight?
Along the way, we are treated to the Inspektor learning some of the old sayings of England and that a cuppa will solve everything. This gives the book a light amusement amid the dark of murder and mayhem.
Another excellent book from this author.

A real tour de force from Mandy Robotham, and a crazy good new direction for her. Set in the years after WWII, and literally under the umbrella of a deadly fog blanketing London, A Dangerous Game introduces us to police detective Dexie Dexter. As one of the few women in the police department she battles blatant sexism, ridicule and lousy assignments while wearing lousy shoes and a uniform that has become her armor. Limited by her gender to low level crimes and helping community members cross the street, Dexie yearns for an opportunity to get into real policiing: solving crimes, putting away bad guys and the like. Her chance comes when she meets Harri Schroeder, a policeman from Hamburg Germany, who has been assigned to help the police department on some mysterious task from high up in the government. It seems that a former Nazi might be hiding in plain sight with nefarious plans that could seriously affect the UK and it's allies and give Russia a significant win during the Cold War. Harri meets Dexie and asked to have her assigned to the project as well. In addition to the damage caused by evil humans, the deadly fog blanketing London is literally killing people (and it's actually a real thing)

A Dangerous Game is a departure from Robotham's previous books, but equally well written, and with a lot more humor and less pathos.. I absolutely loved this book and hope that she will continue to write stories of Dexie and Harri. I could not put this book down and finished it in about 2 days.. Don't miss this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

Fabulous book. Very atmospheric… in fact I could feel & smell the smog. It really pulled me in & I just couldn’t put it down. Ended with a big smile on my face.

I first encountered Harri Schroder when reading Mandy Robothom's novel #TheHiddenStoryteller . Harri Schroder was a member of the Kripo, a motley police crew who attempted to solve crimes in post war Germany and maintain order with few resources to help them. I was pleased to meet him again in Robothom's latest novel, #ADangerousGame. Set in the 1950's, more time has passed since wars end and life is still pretty difficult for those living and working in Berlin. When Harri is told by his bosses that his services have been requested in England for a period of time, he is not unhappy as it will give him time to catch up with old friends and get some respite from the day to day weariness of his current existence.

On arrival in England, things become a little confusing for Harri. Nobody really seems to know what 3xactly he is supposed to be doing while there. His ability to speak English is an asset but while waiting to hear exactly what he is supposed to be doing, he has the opportunity to spend a shift with widowed London police officer Helen 'Dexie' Dexter familiarizing himself with the local community. Dexie is tried of being seen only as a woman capable of handling the easiest of cases, and is hopeful of eventually breaking through the "men's club" atmosphere to really challenge herself. It seems that Harri might be able to help her with this.

The novel is a little hard to classify, historical fiction? Definitely, but it might also be considered police procedural, mystery, crime and more and there is a third major character beyond Harri and Dexie - the London Fog. This is not your normal fog. It was one which settled over London for an extended period of time making travel nearly impossible and leaving behind the injured and the dead, included those who had suffered with respiratory difficulties.

When Harri finally found out that his assignment involved identifying a former Nazi who had been part of his Kripo training course, he asked if Dexie could be assigned to assist him. Working with her and finding themselves facing extraordinary challenges twists and turns, leads to Harri opening himself up to Dexie in a way he has rarely done before. He also finds himself becoming involved with his elderly temporary landlady who can't cook a decent breakfast for love nor money but who appeals to him in almost a motherly way. The fog impacts all of them making any advances difficult to achieve and hard earned. At times it puts them at risk and at other times it saves them. Throughout, Harri and Dexie draw closer to each other and their goal.

This novel is a little outside my typical genre, but I really enjoyed reading it and getting to know and care for Harri in a more detailed way. If you like historical mysteries this could well be a good book for you!

Many thanks to #NetGalley and #AvonBooksUK for offering me an advanced reader copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Having read all of Mandy Robothams books, A Dangerous Game was another excellent read! Her historical fiction is brilliant, very atmospheric and writing cinematic!

Following the aftermath of WWII, A Dangerous Game is set in London 1950s. Seconded from Hamburg, Germany - Harri Schroder is tasked with identifying a Nazi war criminal he knew in his early policing life after undergoing an identity change. Coupled with Dexie, A WPC the pair create an unbreakable bond in tracking down Helmut Praxer. All efforts made incredibly harder by killer fog and a mole within their circle.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Mandy Robothams’ A Dangerous Game published 16 January 2025.

Another masterpiece from Mandy Robotham! A post war setting that was so incredibly atmospheric and well described you could picture it as though you were watching it on a screen in front of you. Brilliant characters and full of suspense and emotion!
A fantastic read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC

Another great book from Mandy Robotham!


The 3rd book in this series follows Inspektor Harri Schroeder, who we met in the prior book. I love that the story continued with him, and that we still got glimpses of Georgie and how her life was panning out.

I felt the beginning was a bit slow, however as the book went on it was clear that the slow beginning was necessary to set up a thrilling story. I hope we get to read more of Harri and Dexie in books to come!

4 stars out of 5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and AVON/HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. for the opportunity to read "A Dangerous Game" in exchange for my honest opinion.

Mandy Robotham never fails to deliver an exciting story and this one was one of her best! It was fast-paced, full of intrigue, suspense, danger and most of the story took place in a suffocating fog. Ms. Robotham described the scenes so vividly that the reader practically finds themselves trying to catch their breath along with the main characters.

The story takes place between 22 November 1952 and 12 December 1952. Inspektor Harri Schroder is seconded to the Metropolitan Police in London from his home in Hamburg. There he is partnered with WPC 722 Helen Dexter (Dexie to her friends). Dexie has excellent instincts but she is stuck making tea for the males in the station.

No one seems to know why Harri is there. They send him onto Scotland Yard where he learns that they need him to find someone that only he knows from before the war. A certain James Remington who he knew as Helmut Praxer from police training school back in 1932. After meeting Dexie and realizing her talents were being wasted he agrees to help if Dexie is partnered with him.

Both realize that they have similar back stories. Dexie's husband Thomas Dexter was a police officer who stepped on an unexploded bomb while chasing a burglar. They were only married for 8 months. Harri's wife Hella and daughter Lily died in and allied bombing of Hamburg in 1943.

The mysterious Johnson sends Harri and Dexie in as bait while MI5 knows about the trained killers out to get them but they are considered expendable. When Harri is taken captive, its Dexie's ingenuity that saves him. Harri proves how loyal and dependable he is when he saves the life of his landlady Mrs. P. The 'killer fog' that has put a lid on the city has taken its toll on her and he carries her to hospital. He and Dexie also take care of her beloved dog Scout who saves their lives more than once.

Is there a mole in the police department? When Harri and Dexie are laying low in a supposed 'safe house', how are they found? If only 1 person knew where they were? Incredibly well written, tense scenes lead to the mole who no one suspects and a dramatic end to the story.

If you have not read one of Ms. Robotham's stories, I highly recommend her because she never disappoints the reader.

I love Mandy Robotham's work and this novel is no exception.

1953 and both London and Germany are still feeling the after effects of WW2. German Detective Harri Schroder has case after case piling up on his desk and no time to complete the never evening paperwork. When he is offered the chance to go to London to work on a case, it is is an opportunity he finds hard to resist.

He spent some time in Germany before the war and is not worried about others perceptions of him. He was never a member of the Nazi party, only associated with them by his work and he is a firm believer in doing the right thing.

When he arrives in London and finds out that his task is to track down and apprehend a Nazi war criminal he almost gets on the first flight back to Germany. He is unfortunate enough to have met the man, and is worried he might be recognised before he has chance to capture him.

But there is a lot politically at stake, and Harri quickly finds out that returning home is not an option, and so he must stay, make the best of a bad situation and enlist the help of someone from the Met Police. That someone is WPC Helen Dexter, or Dexie as she is known to her friends.

She and Harri meet on his first day, and he is immediately struck by her competence, no nonsense attitude and kindness lurking beneath the surface. He senses that they are similar, and feels that they will work well together. Which they do.

Until London is struck by an awful, deadly fog, which makes their job almost impossible to do, and puts their lives at stake as they stalk their prey through a city where no one can see. Will he vanish before they get the chance to apprehend him? Or can they solve the case before he disappears?

An intriguing and atmospheric post-war story set during the horrible London smog of 1952. Dexie, the rare female police officer of the period and Harri, a detective from Hamburg are hunting for a Nazi who escaped to the UK. The mystery (if that's the best term) is good, the tension maintained and the characters make sense. This kept me both engaged and guessing. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC.

London 1952 during the great smog that took over 4.000 lives and several years after WW2 but still on people’s mind. Police Detective Harri Schroeder has been seconded from Hamburg to the Met to hunt down a Nazi criminal now turned businessman with some links in high places. He has help with a local female constable Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter who knows the local area and can hold her own in difficult situations, but still is not recognised properly from her male peers. So, she jumps at the opportunity to help Harri.
I have read most of the author’s work. And I enjoyed every one of them. This is slightly different than her other books. And I was worried that this wouldn’t deliver. As this Is a more thriller/ espionage kind of story. But I was pleasantly surprised how good this was. Not only for the interesting, gripping storyline. But I also like the relationship built between Harri and Dexie. They have both similar tastes and characteristics. I am wondering if this is a one of story as I think it would make a great books series. 5 stars from me.

D.I Harri Schroder returns in this atmsopheric historical novel set in fog bound London in 1952.

Seconded from Hamburg to London to help to identify a Nazi with whom he spent time with as a young police recruit but who has since had extensive plastic surgery in South America. Written over the timeline of one week, he teams up with Constable Helen Dexter to track him down before a dead line looms.

This is another well researched, well written and compelling read from Mandy Robotham and I recommend it to readers who enjoy historical novels based in London after World War Two.

'A curtain has descended over the capital. Fog'.

It's 1952, and although the Nuremberg trials have delivered justice to many Nazi war criminals, many have alluded capture. Inspektor Harri Schroder, from Hamburg Police, is called to London, to track down such a criminal. A man he used to know from police cadet school. A man who, after extensive plastic surgery, is hardly recognisable. The brief quickly becomes even more complicated when a thick blanket of fog shrouds the city of London for days. However, with a helping hand from local Constable Dexie, who knows these streets blindfolded, they might just be able to pull off the impossible.

'A Dangerous Game' is an easy read thriller with a dash of romance. I enjoyed this tale of cat and mouse espionage, set within the real-life 'Great Smog' of 1952. It also served as a great reminder that even once the war ended, the problems did not stop.

Set in London in the infamous smog of 1952 that sadly saw the estimated deaths of some 12,000 people with bronchial cases being the main culprit although crime and road accidents also were to blame this is another superb piece of writing from Mandy Robotham. Although the book book is historical fiction there are a lot of interesting historical facts also and for me that’s what always makes this authors book so good.
I loved the main characters of Harri (nice to meet him again) and Dexie they were both so real and well written and not forgetting Mrs P and scooter of course.
I flew through the book as I just couldn’t put it down it’s a terrific story with great writing and one that I can highly recommend and I look forward to the next book from Mandy.
My thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another fabulous novel. This author knows historical fiction and the details are always top notch. Love her novels.

Set against the evocative backdrop of post-war London in 1952, this gripping tale of justice, resilience, and unlikely partnership plunges readers into the heart of a city still finding its feet. London is beginning to sparkle once more, with the energy of jazz clubs and cinema marquees, but the shadows of war linger for many—none more so than widowed policewoman Helen ‘Dexie’ Dexter and visiting German officer Harri Schroder.

Dexie is a determined yet overlooked member of the Metropolitan Police, relegated to minor duties and patronised by her male colleagues. Her frustrations are palpable, and her longing to prove herself as a capable officer is a poignant reminder of the limitations women faced in that era. Harri, seconded from Hamburg, carries his own burdens, haunted by personal loss yet grounded in his belief in justice.

Their partnership begins when Harri is assigned the daunting task of tracking down a former Nazi officer who has rebranded himself as a respected British businessman. The fugitive’s connections reach into the highest circles of society, making their mission fraught with danger and deceit. It’s Dexie, with her intelligence and tenacity, whom Harri turns to as an ally. Their growing camaraderie is beautifully portrayed, rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to exposing the truth.

As their investigation deepens, the narrative is intensified by the infamous Great Smog of 1952, which shrouds London in a lethal fog, creating a chilling atmosphere that mirrors the peril they face. The city becomes both a character and a maze of shadows as Dexie and Harri race against time to prevent their quarry from disappearing into the mist.

The story deftly weaves historical detail with compelling characterisation, painting a vivid picture of a post-war world rife with moral ambiguity. The tension between Dexie and Harri adds a layer of emotional depth, offering moments of tenderness amidst the suspense.

This is a captivating blend of historical fiction and crime thriller, where themes of justice, redemption, and breaking societal boundaries shine. Perfect for fans of richly detailed period dramas and mysteries with strong, resourceful protagonists. A thoroughly engrossing read.

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Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher. I enjoyed this book, great storyline and great characters. Would recommend to others.

A captivating story full of adventure and intrigue. A glimpse into post war Britain and the hold that Nazis still had over people. It was great to revisit some old characters and meet new ones, don’t worry though, if you haven’t read the previous books it does not detract from this one.

An absolutely stunning read. I couldn’t put it down. So atmospheric in the description of the fog. Fully rounded characters that have you rooting for them all through the book. Best one yet from Mandy.

This book follows one of the characters from The Hidden Storyteller, Harri Schroder who is a detective with the police in Hamburg. Five years after war is over he is sent over to London and the Metropolitan Police Force.
At first Harri thinks this is a show of friendship between the two countries, a ticking the box job. He then discovers that he's there to go undercover to identify a Natzi war criminal who has had plastic surgery to disguise how he looks.
Harri knew the man from police training college years ago and knows that he is a dangerous sort.

Harri meets a female police constable Dexie and feels he can trust her more than anyone he has met so far in London. She becomes his partner to find and identify the Natzi.

A cat and mouse game follows with Harri beginning to think that someone from the police force is trying to stop them from achieving their goal and put them both in significant danger.
I enjoyed this book and it was nice to hear how Harri and Georgie were getting on, although this not a sequel and you don't have to have read the other book. The book is a bit slow to begin with but when it heats up I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next and if Harri and Dexie were going to come out of it alive at the end.
I enjoy Mandy's book and learn so much from them at the same time.

A Dangerous Game by Mandy Robotham is a cat and mouse thriller set in London in December of 1952 as the city was experiencing a dense and deadly fog that killed hundreds and was an ideal way of hiding a dead body or two. Helen Dexter, or Dexie to her friends and colleagues is a woman in a mans world, widowed shortly after the war ended she joined the police force and dreams of becoming a detective, but is more often reduced to making the tea for her colleagues or if she is lucky intervening in a domestic dispute. The last thing she needs is to be assigned to babysit a representative from a foreign police force, and especially not a German one given that the war ended less than a decade before. Harri Schroder is not what she was expecting, he is intelligent and kind and most importantly of all treats her as a valued and equal colleague. What started out as a diplomatic exchange becomes something much more dangerous when Harri is tasked with hunting down a former Nazi turned businessman. Their target has dramatically altered his physical appearance making a positive identification difficult but Harri knew him as a younger man in Germany and the hope is that he will be able to recognise him and confirm that he is indeed the fugitive. Needless to say this is a dangerous task that becomes even more so when it becomes clear that their target is now involved in some shady business dealings with members of British high society but Harri and Dexie will do whatever it takes to get their man , even if it means putting their own lives at risk.
I really liked the oremise of this book, I thought the post war setting was interesting and not a period that I read about very often. The idea of having one of the main characters be a female police officer in the Fifties was also a reason I was drawn to the story and I warmed to the character of Dexie very quickly, I very much enjoyed seeing the glimpses of the difficulties she experienced in a male dominated workplace and how she dealt with them. Harri was also a compelling character to follow, and I appreciated the complexities of the guilt he felt about his life during the war. His dynamic with Dexie was just lovely , he immediately accepted her as a colleague and encouraged her to believe in herself and her skills and pursue her dreams. The pacing of the book was the only thing that I had any real quibbles with, it did seem to slow down and drag just a little in the middle section, I think that for a book with such a cat and mouse like story it could have been just a little more fast paced to make the most of the potential tension. From the way this book ended I think there is potential to revisit these characters and I for one would certainly be happy to spend more time with them.
I read an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Set in 1950's London A Dangerous Game is an excellent historical thriller with great characters,and a compelling plot .
When Hamburg Detective Harri Schroder is seconded to London's Metropolitan Police he discovers that far from the goodwill visit he's reluctantly been pushed into he's actually been selected for a specific mission with links to his ,and Germany's, past.
Paired with WPC Dexie Dexter Harri is tasked with checking the identity of a highly connected businessman suspected of being a Nazi war criminal who has "reinvented" himself and his past.

This a very entertaining book that perfectly captures the atmosphere and culture of a Britain still recovering from a war that women played a crucial part in but were later expected to step back from "men's jobs" , preferably as far back as the kitchen where it was generally believed they belonged. Fighting the rampant sexism of the time as well as crime,Dexie is a feisty character who finds herself drawn ever closer to her German colleague, Postwar London is almost a character in itself as the investigation progresses amidst the capital city's infamous "smog", a combination of fog and pollution that was common until the early 60's and almost like a chemical attack on the population,killing thousands over the years.
The increasingly claustrophobic and deadly smog adds to the mounting tension,with Dexie and Harri being both hampered by it and using it to their advantage in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

A great read,compelling characters and most importantly excellent entertainment.

A Dangerous Game is the first in a new 1950s series by exceptional author Mandy Robotham. If subsequent installments are this good (and they will be), wow. This is more than a superb read, it is one heck of an experience. There are thrills of a chase interlinked with chills of evil and grief. Characters are very realistic and human. Atmosphere fills nooks and crannies as the devastating 1952 London fog blankets the city, making it easy to imagine people lurking and languishing in the darkness.

In the post World War II years, people are rebuilding their lives and are desperate to leave the horrors behind. But mental scars are deep and jagged. Women struggle in an unjust man's world. Helen "Dexie" Dexter is a police officer but as a woman is relegated to coffee duties and basic cases. However, she knows her worth and is pleasantly surprised to meet respectful German Inspektor Harri Schroder from Hamburg who is briefly in London. Tasked with finding Nazi War criminals, Harri knows just the person to join him. The dream team builds on each other's strengths and trust as they interview and ingratiate. As a German "hiding" in London, Harri has advantages and disadvantages. But oh, what a team! I was with them all the way. Harri's heartache at losing his wife and child years ago formed a deep empathy and compassion for others. But when the financial wizard behind the Nazis enters the picture, I felt the evil seep in. Other quality character which melted my heart imclude the Spenders whose family felt like a steady anchor.

Robotham deftly and intelligently adds historical details everywhere. Her research is impeccable and her writing is evocative and gorgeous. I wonder where the subsequent books in the series will go? Looking forward to it. All it takes is to see her name and I'm in.

My sincere thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this captivating novel. I adored it!

A Dangerous Game has engaging characters that take us on a journey through London in 1952 to find a Nazi war criminal. Mandy Robotham is a talented writer who delivers page turner books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

As. Ever Mandy Robotham has not disappointed in her latest novel. Follow the story of Dexie , an English constable frustrated by her lack of progress in the force and Harri, a German detective.
Their lives come together in a world of trust. and eventually love, after the dangerous task of taking down a german nazi .
A wonderful read

I loved this book from the start. Set in 1952 a German Inspektor of Police is seconded to the Met in London. He is given Dexie a WPC to show him around but after a few days he realises that she has a lot more to offer than helping old ladies across the road. He is then approached by MI5 to hunt down a Nasi War criminal who he knew 20 years ago.
The whole plot then becomes quite dangerous and thrilling.
I was really taken with the twists and turns of this book bearing in mind they had no modern methods to help them.
Well worth a read.

In the 1950’s the city of London is vibrant once again.

This story brings Dexie Dexter an officer in the London Metropolitan Police presently stuck intervening in domestics cases when she is teamed up with ex Nazi, Harri Schroder, from Hamburg police. They clicked immediately and when Harri was tasked with hunting down, a Nazi war criminal. Joining him was Dexie and soon they set on a dangerous hunt for this shadowy figure….and the fun is on….enjoy.

Mandy Robotham is a stellar author. Her stories are well-written, powerful, intense, very suspenseful and historical fact-based of course to make the reading enjoyable she also uses her creative mind for our pleasure. In her latest she not only touches the hunt for Nazi war criminals but also dabbles beautifully in WW11 post war London, the Cold War as well as setting her story during the Great Smog that paralysed this bustling metropolis.

What an engaging story this turned out to be. Following Harri and Dex on their harrowing mission filled with twists and turns just kept me glued to every words. I couldn’t help but rooting for them wanting so much for them to succeed. A real page turner it turned out to be.

Well-said and well-done once again. “A Dangerous game” is a winner no doubt

Thank you to @netgalley, @AvonBooks, and @HarperCollinsUK for this ARC. Harri Schroder is transferred from his beat in Hamburg, Germany just after the war to a special division of MI6 in London because he grew up with a former Nazi who is on the run. With Harri having the ability to identify him, he is on the case. Helen "Dexie" Dexter seems like the perfect partner to pair with Harri on the hunt as she knows London inside and out. Can these partners find this Nazi war criminal before it is too late? This is a cute book that I hope she makes into a series. I would read about Harri and Dexie again! #ADangerousGame #MandyRobotham #HarperCollinsUK #AvonBooks #Jan2025