It is May of 1943 and Captain Gregor Reinhardt has been called to the
scene of a murder just outside Sarajevo. A German officer has been
killed as has a woman he was with. Reinhardt’s superior, Major
Freilinger wants Reinhardt in charge with the local police assisting.
Chief Inspector Putkovic of the Sarajevo police feels that they should
be in charge.
Putkovic assigns Inspector Padelin to work with Reinhardt. Reinhardt’s
right hand man is Sergeant Claussen. Padelin has his own take on the
killings, which Reinhardt is unwilling to accept.
Reinhardt learns of a club nearby that both victims regularly attended.
There he learns that another branch of the armed forces and Padelin had
already been there asking questions. Two of the young women who work
there were also roughed up. As he was leaving, an SS officer warns
Reinhardt off. Reinhardt was left wondering why another branch of the
army was investigating the murders almost as soon as they had happened.
As his investigation progresses, Reinhardt learns that the soldier
victim was investigating the army group whose Lieutenant-colonel had
warned him off. Also, the Sarajevo police apparently have a suspect who
has admitted to the murder. It would appear that the case is done.
Is there anyway the investigation can continue? What follows are pages
of tension and excitement as Captain Gregor Reinhardt continues with his
investigation despite being threatened. Author Luke McCallin’s first
novel in this series is well written, entertaining and a top notch read,
which I found hard to put down. I’m eagerly looking forward to reading
the next book in the series.
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