Garden Of Beasts

Berlin, 1936 — A City on the Brink, A Mission That Could Change History

Garden of Beasts by Jeffery Deaver is a masterfully crafted historical thriller set in the tense, dangerous days leading up to World War II. Known for his razor-sharp suspense, Deaver delivers a standalone novel that’s as intelligent as it is explosive.

An Assassin Sent to Stop a War

Paul Schumann, a German-American hitman facing a prison sentence, is offered a deal by the U.S. government: freedom in exchange for a deadly mission. His target? A high-ranking Nazi official who threatens to tip the global balance of power. Undercover as a journalist covering the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Paul must navigate a city thick with spies, informants, and shifting loyalties.

Time Is Running Out

As Paul closes in on his target, he discovers far more than he expected—about the Nazi regime, the people caught under its rule, and his own capacity for moral judgment. What begins as a mission of assassination becomes a journey of conscience.

A Riveting Blend of Fact and Fiction

Garden of Beasts is perfect for fans of wartime espionage, morally complex heroes, and meticulously researched historical fiction. Jeffery Deaver proves again why he’s a master of suspense—this time, with chilling real-world stakes.