Hunkeler's Secret

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By Hansjorg Schneider

Series: The Inspector Hunkeler

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Hunkeler's Secret by Hansjörg Schneider explores a gripping mystery set in Switzerland. Hunkeler, now a retired inspector of the Basel police force, is hospitalised and sharing a room with Stephan Fankhauser, an old acquaintance terminally ill with cancer. One night, a groggy Hunkeler wakes up to... Read More

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Hunkeler's Secret

Hunkeler, now a retired inspector of the Basel police force, is hospitalised and sharing a room with Stephan Fankhauser, an old acquaintance terminally ill with cancer. One night, a groggy Hunkeler wakes up to see a young nurse administering an injection to his friend. The following day Fankhauser is found dead.

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Hunkeler's Secret by Hansjörg Schneider explores a gripping mystery set in Switzerland. Hunkeler, now a retired inspector of the Basel police force, is hospitalised and sharing a room with Stephan Fankhauser, an old acquaintance terminally ill with cancer.

One night, a groggy Hunkeler wakes up to see a young nurse administering an injection to his friend. The following day, Fankhauser is found dead. There was no autopsy, and Fankhauser was quickly cremated. Determined to uncover the truth, Hunkeler resolves to get to the bottom of the matter. His maverick investigation will challenge Switzerland's carefully honed reputation of neutrality during WWII.

An excellent first mystery and series launch. This gripping, plausible debut bodes well for future entries. Publishers Weekly, starred review

A magnetic central character, a skilful and unhistrionic telling, and a dose of political realism make this book a very welcome arrival. Morning Star

Looks ideal for anyone who enjoys reading about detectives like Martin Beck, Wallander, or even Maigret. CrimeFictionLover

A disturbing picture of a cruelty that has lain undiscussed behind the facade of Swiss propriety and complacency; and all the while he keeps us guessing right to the end. European Literature Network

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Hunkeler's Secret

By Hansjorg Schneider

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781916725126

Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bitter Lemon Press

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Translated by Astrid Freuler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 218

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Hansjorg Schneider Series: The Inspector Hunkeler

About the Author

Hansjrg Schneider lives in Basel and began his professional career as a journalist and essayist. He is the author of a number of highly acclaimed plays and of the bestselling Hunkeler crime series, now with ten titles published.

Astrid Freuler lives in Lidney, Gloucestershire. She has published translations of non-fiction and fiction, including the crime thriller A Shadow Falls by Andreas Pflger.