Police officer Klaudia Wagner transfers from the hectic Ruhr area to the idyllic Spreewald. However, it is anything but peaceful in Lübbenau. Secrets and unforgettable fates lie hidden among the canals and streams. This is also the case in her first case: A businessman is found dead, and his mistress has disappeared. Then, deep in the forest, Klaudia uncovers the skeleton of a young woman buried in the ground. Rain and fog gather in the Spreewald, and Klaudia risks losing herself in the investigation. She must realize that the idyllic setting is not only deceptive but has a sinister side. "The language: extraordinary. The plot: disturbing. The characters: opaque. Everything about this book makes you crave more." Arno Strobel.