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The Judge And His Hangman
The Judge And His Hangman
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'Spellbinding mystery' Washington Post
'Dürrenmatt reinterpreted the detective novel... passing the baton to the lies of Umberto Eco and Paul Auster' The National
Inspector Barlach is dying
But not fast enough for his arch enemy
When a member of the Bern police force is shot dead on a Swiss country road, the enigmatic Inspector Barlach and his colleague Tschanz are intent on tracking down the killer. But the ailing Inspector doesn't have time to lose. Soon the pair discover that the victim was murdered on his way to a clandestine party at the home of a wealthy power broker - so why was a local policeman socialising with some of Switzerland's most influential men? Who was his shadowy host? And why has Barlach's past returned to haunt him in his final hours?
The Judge and His Hangman is a thrilling tale of lifelong rivalry, and of two men chained together by a wager that would destroy them both.
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Dark Swiss detective story of rivalry and truth.
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Who is this book for?
If you enjoy gripping mysteries with complex characters and a touch of philosophical depth, The Judge and His Hangman might be just what you're looking for. Dürrenmatt weaves a compelling narrative that not only explores crime but also delves into the minds of its detectives, showing how their pasts shape their pursuits. This book is a thought-provoking read that keeps you guessing until the very last page.