: Often cited by readers on platforms like Amazon.de as the "secret star" of the series, providing much of the books' characteristic wit and local flair. Thematic Style Splitt’s writing is noted for its:
In this instalment, Inspector Laubach has finally settled into life in the Eifel, even finding personal stability with a new girlfriend. However, his professional restlessness is triggered when his colleagues, Wiese and Sigismund, discover a murder victim. The investigation quickly leads them into the shadowy circles of local "roulette" and gambling. Laubach’s intervention in the case suggests a theme of "challenging fate," as he navigates a complex web of events that eventually converge in an unexpected conclusion.
The book is widely available in digital formats, specifically as an or Kindle eBook, and can be found at retailers like Tegeler Bücherstube and Amazon.
: A formerly "exiled" detective from the city who has grown to appreciate the rural quirks of the Eifel, though he remains a sharp, cynical investigator.