Required reading for the Abitur in Baden-Württemberg from 2019. "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter" is an exciting whodunit crime novel set against the backdrop of Mississippi in the 1980s and 25 years later. Gradually, it becomes clear that the relationship between the two protagonists, a police officer and an auto mechanic, is closer than initially assumed. After carefully examining the evidence in a murder case involving a young woman, the police officer uncovers dark secrets—a discovery that nearly costs him his own life. At the same time, the disappearance of a teenager 25 years ago is resolved. It is a story of false accusations and bullying, with the repercussions of America's original sin, slavery, and the ensuing racial discrimination being repeatedly hinted at. Our edition includes comprehensive reading aids and detailed annotations.