The world-famous double bassist Dimitri Sachow escapes from prison in the morning. His career took an unusual turn: from child prodigy to serial killer. A melody is the first clue for Commissioner Schrenk. To prevent further murders by the psychopath, Schrenk immerses himself in a world of music that is foreign to him. A bizarre composer, a concert staged as a trap, and a father consumed by a drive for perfection lead him to the crime scene of the last gruesome murder. The short crime story "The Double Bassist" reflects the bizarre facets of modern cultural life.