Eric Silberstein
In Berlin

A work of empathetic precision

In Berlin is a work of empathetic precision, exploring both the unpredictable nature by which geopolitics and scientific breakthroughs touch our lives, and the brave, bold, and sometimes quiet ways in which people reassert agency in the face of loss. Most of all, it taps a throughline of emotion that binds characters and readers alike across geographies, cultures, and ambitions.

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"An utterly spellbinding journey full of unexpected turns and nuanced characters...a deeply moving opportunity to find hope and beauty in the most surprising of places."

— Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States

“His novel is for the universe, and all readers will find bits of themselves in places they might not have realized.”

— Heather Krill, True North

“I felt seen, stretched, and reminded of how connection and determination can reshape even the most unexpected futures...a profoundly beautiful novel.”

— Karen Roy, LCSW, Ms. Wheelchair America 2019

"...a finely crafted novel of geopolitics, ambition, and competing loyalties. Original, exceptional, inherently compelling, and as relevant as today's nightly news headlines...a fascinating read."

— Midwest Book Review

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The Harvard Club of Boston. September 16, 2025 @ 6pm.

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Eric Silberstein

About Eric

Eric Silberstein is a software engineer, company founder, and novelist. After receiving his bachelor's in computer science from Harvard, he founded Idiom Technologies, a pioneer in translation management software. He then went on to co-found and serve as CEO of TrialNetworks, a software platform to accelerate medical research. His first novel, The Insecure Mind of Sergei Kraev, was published in 2021, and his second novel, In Berlin, will be released on August 5, 2025. Eric enjoys creating, learning, early morning swims, and writing at his local library.

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