Der Winter 1804 ist bitterkalt, doch nicht Frost und Schnee lassen die Königsberger erschaudern. In ihrer Stadt treibt ein kaltblütiger Serienmörder sein Unwesen, wenn nicht gar der Teufel selbst! Diesem dunklen Rätsel soll der Prokurator Hanno Stiffeniis auf den Grund gehen, der aus der ostpreußischen Provinz in die Hauptstadt beordert wird, um den diabolischen Verbrecher zu stellen. Stiffeniis nimmt die Fährte auf, die ihn in die obskure Welt des großen Philosophen Immanuel Kant führt.
Set against a backdrop of tension between nations, the narrative features a young officer cautioning about the esteemed Colonel Lavedrine, highlighting his reputation in Paris. The interaction suggests a clash of ideologies, as the officer defends Lavedrine's credibility against doubts raised about him, specifically referencing the philosopher Kant. This exchange hints at themes of honor, national pride, and the complexities of perception in a politically charged environment.
Set against the backdrop of Napoleonic wars, an investigator is tasked with solving the mysterious disappearances and gruesome murders of amber collectors in Prussia. As Hanno Stiffeniis delves into the case, he grapples with the implications of his findings on his country's fate. This dark and intelligent narrative weaves historical themes of nationalism and humanism, exploring the tension between superstition and science. The story is part of a compelling series of historical mysteries that vividly depict a tumultuous past.
When a body is found, evidence leads the police to Italy and park ranger Sebastiano helps DI Harris uncover the victim's identity. Meanwhile, something monstrous is in the forests of Umbria. Are the rumours of werewolves true? Seb is more worried about the return of the 'ndrangheta, they've tried to kill him before and will try to kill him again.
The discovery of a woman's body at the bottom of a well unveils a chilling mystery, marked by two small, round puncture wounds to the jugular vein. As investigators delve into the circumstances surrounding her death, they uncover a web of secrets and dark connections that hint at a more sinister motive. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, hidden truths, and the complexities of human relationships, compelling readers to piece together the clues alongside the characters.
Sebastiano Cangio is loving his dream job as a ranger in the stunning Sybillines national park in mystical Umbria. Then the first body is found. Recognizing the hallmarks of a Mafia killing and determined to stop Umbria being destroyed by organized crime, Cangio is pitted against a trail of bodies, greed and corruption that leads right to the top.
When the headless body of his fellow park ranger is found in the wooded hills of the Sybilline Mountains National Park, Sebastiano Cangio is convinced that he himself was the intended target, and that the dreaded 'Ndrangheta have returned to the region. If he is to escape their clutches a second time, he must learn to 'think wolf'.
Napínavý detektivní thriller se odehrává v roce 1804 na pozadí dramatických událostí při vpádu Napoleonovy armády do Pruska. Mladý vyšetřující soudce Hanno Stiffeniis přijíždí do pruského města Královce objasnit sérii podivných vražd. Po příjezdu na místo však ke svému překvapení zjišťuje, že nebyl povolán panovníkem, ale proslulým filozofem Immanuelem Kantem, neboť on je skutečným vyšetřovatelem záhadných zločinů, které postupně ochromily život ve městě. Záhy po Stiffeniisově příchodu umírají další lidé, obětí neznámého zloducha se má stát i soudce. Aby odhalil skutečný důvod svého povolání do Královce, musí Hanno vyřešit i vlastní minulost, jejímž přízrakům se snaží uniknout. Kniha je prvním příběhem ze série kriminálních románů zasazených do Pruska, v nichž vystupuje Hanno Stiffeniis.
