Alphabet House is a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction and psychological thrillers. The unique premise of two English pilots posing as German soldiers who end up in a mental hospital creates an intense, suspenseful plot. Readers will be drawn to the clever twists and turns and the question of whether the pilots' facades will hold up in the face of danger and discovery. Adler-Olsen's writing style is engaging and highly descriptive, making the setting and characters come to life.

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A gripping, psychological war thriller from bestselling Jussi Adler-Olsen, author of the Department Q series. Full of action and cinematic appeal – this is perfect for fans of John Grisham and Alfred Hitchcock!Germany, World War II. Two English pilots are shot down and crash land behind enemy lines. The area swarming with German troops, they have only minutes to crawl from the wreckage and make their escape.Boarding a train reserved for wounded SS men on the way home from the eastern front, they ditch their clothing and personal belongings and pose as German soldiers, hiding for days in soiled, bloody beds, feigning unconsciousness. But their act is too convincing and they find find themselves being transferred to Alphabet House, a mental hospital for those damaged by war. How will they escape? And for how long can you simulate insanity without going crazy for real? They are playing a dangerous game and it seems they might not be the only ones in Alphabet House hiding secrets...Alphabet House is a page-turning psychological thriller, containing the same panache and style fans will have come to know and love from Jussi-Adler Olsen’s Department Q series and is a great introduction for those who are yet to discover this award-winning author.

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