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Willi KrausSeries

Step into the compelling world of interwar Germany with Willi Kraus, a decorated WWI veteran and the most celebrated Jewish detective of his era. This series follows his investigations amidst the turbulent Weimar Republic, navigating a landscape rife with political intrigue, social upheaval, and personal challenges. Experience the suspense, historical depth, and intellectual rigor that define his extraordinary journey.

Schattenmann
Children of Wrath
The Sleepwalkers

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  1. 1

    The Sleepwalkers

    • 334 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
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    Set during the turbulent final weeks of the Weimar Republic, the story follows Willi Kraus, a Jewish detective grappling with the rise of the Nazi party. As he investigates the mysterious murder of a young woman with deformed legs, he faces obstruction from his superiors, revealing the deepening political crisis in Germany. The investigation uncovers a truth that transcends the murder itself, threatening Willi's life and the future of his loved ones in a nation on the brink of transformation.

    The Sleepwalkers
  2. 2

    Children of Wrath

    • 334 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
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    Set in the tumultuous era of the Weimar Republic, this prequel explores the origins of Willi Kraus, a renowned Jewish detective. The narrative delves into his early life and the challenges he faced, highlighting his journey to becoming a celebrated figure in crime-solving against the backdrop of post-WWI Germany. As he navigates societal tensions and personal struggles, the story reveals the complexities of his character and the historical context that shaped his path to fame.

    Children of Wrath
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    Schattenmann

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    Fluchtpunkt Paris Juni 1933. Kraus, der hochdekorierte jüdische Kommissar aus Berlin, muss nach Paris fliehen. Hier hat er den Status eines unerwünschten Flüchtlings. Auch die Pariser Polizei ist an seinen Diensten nicht interessiert. Nur ein Detektiv bittet ihn um Mithilfe. Kraus soll einen jungen Studenten beobachten. Eine harmlose Aufgabe. Bis der Student auf offener Straße erstochen wird und Kraus an dessen zwielichtige Freundin Vivi gerät, die ihn sogleich fasziniert. Doch damit nicht genug – bald geschieht ein zweiter Mord, und Kraus begreift, dass er mitten in eine geheimnisvolle Verschwörung geraten ist, die ganz Paris in Atem hält. Ein ungewöhnlicher Held in einer ungewöhnlichen, gefährlichen Stadt

    Schattenmann
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