Berger & Mitry

Dive into the glittering yet treacherous world of the Connecticut Gold Coast, where the lavish lifestyles of the elite mask secrets darker than their designer shades. In the Berger & Mitry series by David Handler, meet Mitch Berger—an introspective film critic grappling with grief after the sudden loss of his wife. Tasked by his worried editor to venture beyond the confines of his dimly lit screening room, Mitch finds himself navigating the opulent but deceptive lives of the wealthy, becoming entangled with Lt. Desiree Mitry—a brilliant, complex woman and the first black officer in the state’s major crimes squad. Outside of her badge, Desiree's life is a labyrinth of creativity and compassion as she juggles her dedication to justice with her role as a foster mother to stray cats. As Mitch and Desiree cross paths, an electric tension ignites, drawing them into a perilous investigation that reveals not only the sinister underbelly of affluence but also forces them to confront their own emotional scars. With sharp wit and an unflinching look at human vulnerability, the series masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the quest for redemption against a backdrop of chilling intrigue. Every page turns like a cinematic reel, pulling readers into a captivating journey of mystery and personal transformation. Can Mitch and Desiree thwart a hidden menace lurking in their midst while also unraveling the tangled threads of their own hearts? Join them as they embark on a thrilling ride where every lavish mansion may harbor a deadly secret, and not all that glitters is gold.