{"title":"Series: The Inspector Hunkeler","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hunkelers-secret-by-hansjorg-schneider-9781916725126","title":"Hunkeler's Secret","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHunkeler's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e by Hansjörg Schneider explores a gripping mystery set in Switzerland. Hunkeler, now a retired inspector of the Basel police force, is hospitalised and sharing a room with Stephan Fankhauser, an old acquaintance terminally ill with cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne night, a groggy Hunkeler wakes up to see a young nurse administering an injection to his friend. The following day, Fankhauser is found dead. There was no autopsy, and Fankhauser was quickly cremated. Determined to uncover the truth, Hunkeler resolves to get to the bottom of the matter. His maverick investigation will challenge Switzerland's carefully honed reputation of neutrality during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn excellent first mystery and series launch. This gripping, plausible debut bodes well for future entries. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA magnetic central character, a skilful and unhistrionic telling, and a dose of political realism make this book a very welcome arrival. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorning Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooks ideal for anyone who enjoys reading about detectives like Martin Beck, Wallander, or even Maigret. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimeFictionLover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA disturbing picture of a cruelty that has lain undiscussed behind the facade of Swiss propriety and complacency; and all the while he keeps us guessing right to the end. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuropean Literature Network\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072566378732,"sku":"9781916725126","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11833963482870.jpg?v=1765117429"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-the-inspector-hunkeler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}