Dare you deceive the Stasi? When the West German, Werner Seiffert, crosses the Berlin Wall to ask for an agent by name, the Stasi want to know why. Lieutenant Reim is haunted by the deaths of two of his colleagues, but has to leave his ghosts behind when he's ordered to find and arrest Seiffert. He follows the trail north to a seaside hotel populated by spies and winter holiday makers, but is the man Reim tracks down the one he was sent to find? And can the West German force the Stasi to re-open a case that Reim had hoped was closed forever? Book 2 of the Bruno Affair trilogy, part of the Lieutenant Reim Series.

Baltic Approach - Reim, #4

What if the Berlin Wall never fell ... This "compelling" series (Fiona Rintoul) is set in an East Germany that didn't end in 1990.1993. After forty years of communist rule it's time for change: participatory democracy, citizen's movements and de-centralization are part of a new political landscape in East Berlin. But when a politician's crushed body is found a constitutional crisis erupts. Ex-dissident Martin Grobe turns detective and his investigations point towards the Stasi, the KGB and the West Germans-has he uncovered a putsch against the new GDR, or is it just a conspiracy to murder?

Stealing The Future - East Berlin Series, #1

Lieutenant Reim of the Stasi is down in the dumps. Literally. Sent to Schöneiche landfill site on a punishment assignment, Reim soon discovers Soviet soldiers searching the tip for porn, Westerners smuggling cigarettes and a truck driver with something to hide. Determined to find out more, Reim is soon caught up in a case that takes him over the Berlin Wall to the capitalist West. But when the KGB and the British occupation forces in Berlin take an interest, Reim has to ask whether Operation Oskar is worth risking his life for. Reim #2, the sequel to Stasi Vice - perfect for fans of David Young, Philip Kerr and Alex Gerlis

Operation Oskar - Reim, #2

"Excellent - clear guidance, thoughtful reflection on power and conflict" - THE GUARDIAN (UK)A practical guide to facilitating consensus decision makingThe essential manual for grassroots organising by Seeds for Change, one of the leading activist training collectivesThis book explains the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making, and gives practical, easy to read guidance on the theory and practice of facilitating a consensus process. A Consensus Handbook looks at common situations and explains the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. Includes: Skills and tools for facilitation and decision making Small and large groups Face to face or virtual meetings Spirit and philosophy of consensus decision making Troubleshoot your consensus process - a guide to dealing with common pitfalls and problems Consensus in the wider world - how can consensus decision making be used outside small groups? Whether you're new to consensus or are experienced; whether you think it's the best way to make decisions or are struggling to make it work: this book is for you!

A Consensus Handbook: Co-operative Decision-Making for Activists, Co-ops and Communities

What if the Berlin Wall never fell ... The Box Set of the East Berlin Series, including: Stealing The Future Thoughts Are Free Spectre At The Feast and a tour of some of the scenes in the East Berlin Series 'The brilliance of Stealing The Future lies in its honest portrayal of the struggle to keep alive the dream of freedom, justice and equality.' New Internationalist'A compelling re-imagining of East Germany's peaceful revolution in 1989-exploring what might have been. Fiona Rintoul, author of The Leipzig Affair 1. Stealing The Future1993. After forty years of communist rule it's time for change: participatory democracy, citizen's movements and de-centralization are part of a new political landscape in East Berlin. But when a politician's crushed body is found a constitutional crisis erupts. Ex-dissident Martin Grobe turns detective and his investigations point towards the Stasi, the KGB and the West Germans-has he uncovered a putsch against the new GDR, or is it just a conspiracy to murder? 2. Thoughts Are Free 1994: Life isn't easy in the GDR Fascist skinheads roam the streets of East Berlin, the country is divided by a referendum. With the start of the East German revolution in 1989 Martin Grobe switched from opposing the state to working for the state. Four years later, the GDR is in turmoil: in a city ravaged by politics and economic meltdown it's up to Martin to make the dreamers of 1989 face up to hard reality. But when an ex-Stasi agent goes undercover on a mission against the fascists, events begin to spiral out of Martin's control. 3. Spectre At The Feast East Berlin, Summer 1994In the wake of a divisive referendum, the people of the GDR are struggling to find common ground. Concerned that populist leader, Klaus Kaminsky, is poised to take power in East Germany, Karo and Martin come together again to defend the grassroots democracy they are helping to build. But as Kaminsky holds rallies across the country, the mood of the people of the GDR begins to change. Can the delicate balance of round tables and workers' councils survive, or will the country be dragged back into the authoritarian rule of the past? "The Soldiers' Council of the Border Regiment 33 had a meeting this morning. We're on strike.""You call this being on strike?""Yeah, fun isn' All three books from the East Berlin Series in one handy bundle

East Berlin Series: Boxed Set - East Berlin Series

For Lieutenant Reim of the Stasi, life in East Berlin is a satisfying blend of days behind a desk and nights in front of a bottle. But when a senior officer has a messy affair, it falls to Reim to do the clearing up. It should be a straightforward job. Lean on a few people to get them to shut up. Intimidate neighbours, bribe officials and appeal to the socialist conscience of Party members. But when Reim starts his interrogations, he realises his boss is hiding more than just a lover. Lieutenant Reim begins to investigate his superior-and what he uncovers puts his own life at risk. Cracking DDR crime from the author of the East Berlin Series

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