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Deep Dark Blue

By Seraina Kobler
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Deep Dark Blue by Seraina Kobler plunges readers into the intriguing world of crime and mystery. The story follows a relentless detective navigating the murky waters of both Zürich’s criminal underbelly and personal dilemmas. With a mix of suspense, intricate plots, and an atmospheric setting, it promises to captivate fans of the thriller genre.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to complex crime stories set against the backdrop of Switzerland's picturesque landscapes. With its intriguing mix of mystery and thriller elements, it explores themes of personal identity and moral dilemmas, offering a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers guessing until the last page. If you appreciate character-driven plots with atmospheric settings, this crime novel is sure to captivate you.

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An atmospheric, contemporary police procedural set on Lake Zurich, introducing detective Rosa Zambrano

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Water washes away everything, even the bodies.

Lake Zurich is Rosa Zambrano's beat. Once a detective with the CID, she's traded in serious crimes for the serenity of the water, patrolling it daily as the first female officer in Zurich's maritime police force. But when the body of Dr Jansen, a renowned fertility doctor and successful biotech entrepreneur, is dredged up in a fisherman's nets, Rosa must call on her old training to solve his murder.

This case hits close to home for Rosa — she's a patient of Jansen's, and had her eggs frozen at his clinic only days before he was killed. Her investigation leads her from opulent villas on Lake Zurich's shores to genetic research labs and a thriving escort service on the outskirts of the city — and to four women, each of whom in their own way have rejected the hand they have been dealt by biology or fate.

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Deep Dark Blue is praised for its elegant writing and vivid portrayal of Zurich, with Seraina Kobler's compelling storytelling capturing both the beauty and intrigue of the city. The novel features a warm and engaging female investigator and tackles themes of genetic manipulation. It's described as quietly shocking and packed with intriguing details, making it both a gripping crime thriller and an evocative travel invitation.

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ISBN: 9781782279570

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

  • Translated by Alex Roesch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Police Procedural Seraina Kobler

About the Author

Seraina Kobler, born in Locarno in 1982, studied linguistic and cultural studies before working as a journalist for publications including the Neue Zurcher Zeitung. Eventually setting up as a freelance author, in 2020 she published her debut novel, Regenschatten. Her first Zurich-based crime novel featuring officer Rosa Zambrano, Deep Dark Blue, spent months on the Swiss bestseller lists. Seraina Kobler lives with her family in Zurich.

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