This is such an old post - and not even sure many people visit - however, I'm going out on a limb and believe that Mr. Kerr has done meticulous research in all his books. I believe this slang would be spot on.
Metropolis
I just finished Phillip Kerr's final book - Metropolis - on Bernie Gunther. I highly recommend it and give it 5 stars across. It gives us insight into his early years and is an excellent bit of detective work on Bernie's part. This is …
So - when I opened my Kindle the other day - Viola! - the new book Greeks Bearing Gifts had been delivered (I had pre purchased it). I'm on an instant high to dig into another Bernie Gunther novel (I've read them all and am prior law enforcement). I…