Safe Houses
Book description
A SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB STAR PICK. West Berlin, October 1979. Helen Abell is a young American, employed by the CIA to oversee a number of safe houses. She arrives in Berlin, expecting excitement and intrigue, and is disappointed to find the city a Cold War backwater. But one night,…
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1 author picked Safe Houses as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Dan Fesperman crafted this story using a writing technique I love. Using a duel timeline to tell a story gives it the depth I enjoy reading. The duel timeline element builds suspense and shows the character's backstory, which I also use as an author.
I want to know the character's background—loves, fears, and desires. By knowing these things, I can better understand their goals and motivations. As I read a story and fold back each layer, I'm pulled deeper inside the tale. And everyone loves a surprise ending.
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