A Trace of Smoke

Winner of the Macavity and Bruce Alexander Awards. Best Historical Novel of 2009 (Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice nominee)

In the shadows of 1931 Berlin, crime reporter Hannah Vogel covers a city teetering on the edge of chaos in Rebecca Cantrell's gripping novel, "A Trace of Smoke." When her brother shows up in a death photo in the Hall of the Unnamed Dead, Hannah plunges into a dangerous quest for answers.

Amidst the rising darkness, her path intersects with Boris Krause--a charismatic banker with secrets of his own. As their lives intertwine, a smoldering romance ignites, fanned by sparks of danger and uncertainty.

Against the backdrop of a city consumed by fear, Hannah becomes entangled in a web of deceit that stretches from seedy cabarets to the corridors of power. As the threat looms larger and the stakes rise, she must rely on her instincts and the tenuous bond with Boris to survive.

Prepare to be captivated by Cantrell's evocative prose as Hannah's search for answers propels her into a heart-pounding race against time. In this unforgettable story, passion and danger collide, weaving a captivating narrative that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.