Klaus Berr Books

In 1492, the Inquisition tightens its grip on Spain, leading to the expulsion of Jews who have been integral to Spanish life for centuries. Under immense pressure from the Church and Crown, many convert to Catholicism, while hundreds of thousands choose to leave, facing perilous journeys. Yonah Toledano, a 15-year-old son of a renowned silversmith, has already lost his father and brother to the chaos, their deaths overlooked amid widespread turmoil. Determined to honor his family's memory, he resolves to remain a Jew. With his donkey, Moise, Yonah embarks on a winding journey across Spain, working manual labor to preserve the remnants of his culture. As a shepherd, he whispers forgotten Hebrew to the stars, and as an apprentice armorer, he learns to fight like a knight. Living under the constant threat of the Inquisition, he grapples with his past and seeks answers about his identity. His journey leads him to a strong Marrano woman, and he navigates a life where he presents himself as a respected Old Christian physician while secretly maintaining his Jewish faith. This narrative weaves together themes of adventure, love, and resilience, showcasing the profound struggles and triumphs of a young man in a turbulent era.

When Atlanta police detective Michael Ormewood is called out to a murder scene at the notorious Grady Homes, he finds himself faced with one of the the most brutal killings of his career: Aleesha Monroe is found in the stairwell in a pool of her own blood, her body horribly mutilated. As a one-off killing it's shocking, but when it becomes clear that it's just the latest in a series of similar attacks, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are called in, and Michael is forced into working with Special Agent Will Trent of the Criminal Apprehension Team - a man he instinctively dislikes. Twenty-four hours later, the violence Michael sees around him every day explodes in his own back yard. And it seems the mystery behind Monroe's death is inextricably entangled with a past that refuses to stay buried ...

When Dr Temperance Brennan is called to Chicago to answer questions on an old case involving the death of a lonely but wealthy woman, the last thing she expects is to have her professional assesment questioned by a lawyer who barely knows his X from X [arse from elbow].

On a remote jungle island, genetic engineers have created a dinosaur game park. An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now one of mankind's most thrilling fantasies has come true and the first dinosaurs that the Earth has seen in the time of man emerge. But, as always, there is a dark side to the fantasy and after a catastrophe destroys the park's defence systems, the scientists and tourists are left fighting for survival.

Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan examines the bodies of three babies while Detective Ryan investigates their mother in a case with ties to the high-stakes world of diamond mining.

Readers of Phillip M. Margolin's masterful legal thrillers know they are in for suspense at its finest, with a rollercoaster plot and a keen knowledge of the inner workings of the American justice system. At the centre of THE UNDERTAKER'S WIDOW is the beleagured figure of Richard Quinn - a judge so ethical that he is willing to risk his own life to see that justice prevails in his courtroom. But as Quinn discovers when he presides over the trial of tough-talking state congresswoman Jane Crease, there is not always a clear path to justice. A cigar-smoking former police officer, Crease is a flamboyant public figure who stands accused of the brutal murder of her husband, a wealthy undertaker. Things, however, are not as they seem, and Quinn soon begins to suspect that Crease may well have been set up. As he zeros in on the shocking secret at the heart of the trial, Quinn finds that his efforts to do the right thing lead him ever deeper into an insidious maze of murder and deceit. With all the narrative pulse and legal sophistication that have made Margolin a household name, THE UNDERTAKER'S WIDOW is a complex and wild ride that is sure to win many more fans.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti wurde 1958 zum populären Klassiker amerikanischer Gegenwartslyrik; seine subversiven freien Verse fanden weltweit mehr als eine Million Leser. Seine bedeutendste Gedichte sind in dieser Leseausgabe zum ersten Mal vereint, die meisten erstmals auf Deutsch zugänglich.