Summer 1927. A hiking group that grandiosely calls itself "Theatron Berolina" finds itself stranded in the city. Shortly thereafter, a young woman is murdered near their campsite, and the question of guilt seems to be quickly resolved: it was the dark-skinned knife thrower. The responsible Commissioner Werner must first contend with citizens demanding a harsh crackdown, even to the point of lynch justice. Additionally, he has to deal with "Papa Merciless," the neurotic prosecutor who sabotages the investigation to satisfy his own ambitions. It's no surprise that Werner resorts to unusual means and methods not found in any criminal investigation manual. This gripping crime novel offers tension right up to the last page, as well as an authentic insight into the social fabric of a small town in the 1920s. Frankenpost: With a sure hand, Rainer and Birgit König once again craft a captivating crime story. They intricately portray a city and its citizens from the 1920s, with striking parallels to today's society.