Blood Enemy: The shattering World War 2 historical crime thriller set during the Warsaw Uprising

Name: Blood Enemy: The shattering World War 2 historical crime thriller set during the Warsaw Uprising
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Douglas Jackson

Jul 2026 · Dorling Kindersley Ltd

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The time for deception is over. Jan Kalisz must choose: fight for his country’s freedom, or save his family.

June 1944. When a Wehrmacht war crimes investigator and his escort are killed in an ambush, it looks like an opportunistic act of revenge by the Polish Resistance. But Jan Kalisz of the Warsaw Kripo, investigator and Polish double-agent, has his doubts.

Fortunately, with the Red Army only a few hundred kilometres from the city, Kalisz’s boss, Hauptsturmführer Hoth, finds his faith in the Führer waning, and allows an investigation.

The hunt for the real killers takes Kalisz first to a war-torn Berlin and then within reach of Soviet artillery, but to uncover the truth he must enter the very gates of Hell. And waiting for him at Auschwitz-Birkenau is his former associate, Doctor Josef Mengele, the Angel of Death...

Warsaw is a powder keg on the brink of exploding. After five years walking the knife edge between deception and collaboration, is it finally time for Jan Kalisz to reveal his true allegiance?

The explosive finale to the acclaimed Warsaw Quartet series.

Praise for Blood Enemy

'One of the most impressive recent historical crime series... The quartet is a tour de force, brilliantly researched and vividly portrayed... The very very best of historical fiction' Paul Burke, Crime Time FM

'Powerful and gripping... Jackson brings the series to a close with remarkable force. The novel combines a compelling murder mystery with fast-paced action and relentless suspense, all grounded in meticulous historical detail. The atmosphere is richly drawn, capturing both the desperation of occupied Poland and the bitter fighting of the Warsaw Uprising. Particularly striking are the scenes set in Auschwitz, which are deeply unsettling and linger long after reading. Overall, this is a great conclusion to the Warsaw Quartet. It offers not only a gripping story but also a vivid exploration of a complex and often underrepresented chapter of the Second World War, ensuring it resonates as both a thriller and a powerful piece of historical fiction' Alan Bardos for Aspects of Crime

The time for deception is over. Jan Kalisz must choose: fight for his country’s freedom, or save his family. June 1944. When a Wehrmacht war crimes investigator and his escort are killed in an ambush, it looks like an opportunistic act of revenge by the Polish Resistance. But Jan Kalisz of the Wa...

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About the author

Douglas Jackson is the author of twenty historical novels and mystery thrillers, including the critically acclaimed nine-book Hero of Rome series. He was born in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders and now lives in Stirling. Originally a journalist by profession he rose to become Assistant Editor of the Scotsman before leaving to be a full-time writer in 2009.

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