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Pesticide

Polizei Bern, Book 1

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Pesticide

By: Kim Hays
Narrated by: Tim Campbell, Romy Nordlinger
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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.

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 listeners guessing until the end.

©2022 Kim Hays (P)2022 Tantor
International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Crime Murder Suspense

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Excellent, easy-listening crime thriller. Interesting characters with realistic dilemmas. Good plot with unexpected twists. Swiss setting (as against UK or USA) gave the book unusual cultural and language differences that added depth. Definitely recommend.

Great story; good narration

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