Bern, Switzerland--known for its narrow cobblestone streets, decorative
fountains, and striking towers. Yet dark currents run through this
charming medieval city and beyond, to the idyllic farmlands that
surround it.
When a rave on a hot summer night erupts into violent riots, a young man
is found the next morning bludgeoned to death with a policeman's club.
Seasoned detective Giuliana Linder is assigned to the case. That same
day, an elderly organic farmer turns up dead and drenched with
pesticide. Enter Giuliana's younger--and distractingly
attractive--colleague Renzo Donatelli to investigate the second murder.
Giuliana's disappointment that they're on two different cases is tinged
with relief--her home life is complicated enough without the risk of a
fling.
But when an unexpected discovery ties the two victims into a single
case, Giuliana and Renzo are thrown closer together than ever before.
Dangerously close. Will Giuliana be able to handle the threats to her
marriage and to her assumptions about the police? If she wants to
prevent another murder, she'll have to put her life on the line--and her
principles.
Combining suspense and romance, this debut mystery in the Polizei Bern
series offers a distinctive picture of the Swiss. An inventive tale,
packed with surprises, it will keep readers guessing until the end.
