This was horrifying -- the beginning was just story after story after story of senseless violence, followed by the main story where we follow specific people who become enmeshed in far-right ideas and commit horrific acts against innocent people. The violence was bad enough, but the families of the victims had no idea why their loved ones were chosen and we get to see the effects on them. We get to see a trial at the end, and a lot of the blame was put on the officers who blamed the victims for their involvement when it was never their fault. At the same time, it's easy to see why you wouldn't want to believe people can be so evil.
In the end, there is a stark remind that there are people like this in the US. This book proves how important it is to keep our eyes open and fight evil when we see it. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

A gripping tale. While there are many stories about radicalization in the US, I never imagined how big a problem it is in Germany, even though I am interested in European politics. Written like a thriller, this book not only describes a spectacular case of a domestic Nazi terrorist group, but also offers fascinating insights into recent German history. I must warn you that it can be harrowing at times - the most frustrating parts for me were those describing how the state and relevant authorities ignored or even supported radical individuals.

Recommended for anyone interested not only in international affairs, but also in how evil can be born and thrive.

Thanks to the publisher, Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.