The Murderer in Ruins by Cay Rademacher

The Murderer in Ruins

Inspector Frank Stave #1

Cay Rademacher

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The Murderer in Ruins by Cay Rademacher is a gripping and atmospheric read that will captivate fans of historical crime fiction and mystery enthusiasts who appreciate a complex, suspenseful tale of justice, redemption, and the human spirit, set against the gritty backdrop of post-war Germany.

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Hamburg, 1947. A ruined city occupied by the British who bombed it, experiencing the coldest winter in living memory. Food is scarce; refugees and the homeless crowd into shantytowns and sheds. There is a killer on the loose, and all attempts to f...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 75 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 85%

tense: 42%

emotional: 28%

adventurous: 14%

challenging: 14%

informative: 14%

sad: 14%


Pace

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50% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
80% of readers chose A mix
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Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
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20% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

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