Book Log 2023 #24: The Man from Berlin by Luke McCallin

In the midst of World War II, military intelligence officer Gregor Reinhardt is sent to Yugoslavia to investigate the murder of a German officer. Also killed was a young female filmmaker, loved by the locals and apparently involved with the dead officer. 

Reinhardt's investigation is hampered by the involvement of other agencies, including local German military intelligence, the Sarajevo police, the fascist ruling party of Yugoslavia, and German secret police. On top of navigating the competing investigations, he also has to battle personal demons with roots in his service during World War I.

That's a lot going on for one book, but the complexities are handled well, and the novel picks up steam as Reinhardt begins to assert himself in the investigation.  The novel location and local conditions also help the book stand out.

I found this an engaging wartime mystery, and look forward to future books.