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Jakob Arjouni

    October 8, 1964 – January 17, 2013

    This author gained renown for his crime novels, which achieved international acclaim. His works are characterized by a sharp societal perspective and compelling characters. Through gripping narratives, he primarily explores social themes and questions of identity. His style is energetic and engaging, making him a favorite among readers seeking thrilling yet thought-provoking literature.

    Jakob Arjouni
    Die Kayankaya-Romane
    One Man, One Murder
    More Beer
    Brother Kemal
    Happy Birthday, Turk!
    Kismet
    • 2013

      Brother Kemal

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(95)Add rating

      "First published in German as Bruder Kemal, c2012, by Diogenes Verlag AG Z'urich"--Title page verso.

      Brother Kemal
    • 2013

      Happy Birthday, Turk!

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(114)Add rating

      A Turkish worker, Ahmed Hamul, is stabbed to death in Frankfurt's red-light district; certainly no reason for the local police to work overtime. Kemal Kayankaya, however has a different attitude. He was born in Turkey, raised in Germany and now working as a Private Investigator. He has first hand experience of resentment against foreigners and now Hamul's wife, Ilter, has hired Kayankaya to find out who murdered her husband.

      Happy Birthday, Turk!
    • 2013

      One Man, One Murder

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.6(103)Add rating

      To rescue a kidnapped prostitute, Kemal Kayankaya must face some of Germany's most depraved and dangerous criminals. Fortunately, some of them are his friends... Love is never easy - especially when your girlfriend is an illegal Thai prostitute who has been kidnapped (again) by a gang of sex traffickers. Fortunately for...

      One Man, One Murder
    • 2011

      More Beer

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.7(166)Add rating

      Four members of a radical ecological group are accused of the murder of the director of a chemical plant near Frankfurt. While admitting to material damage of the plant they deny any involvement with the murder. According to witnesses, five people participated in the sabotage but where is the fifth man? The defendant's lawyer hires...

      More Beer
    • 2010

      Kismet

      • 255 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(62)Add rating

      Private investigator Kayankaya, a Turkish immigrant who was raised by Germans in a working-class city, agrees to help his friend who is a restaurant owner and has been threatened by thugs who want money in exchange for protection and soon finds himself in a battle with Croatian nationalists who are set on taking over the rackets in Frankfurt.

      Kismet