Satans Siegel. Roman. Aus d. Amerikan. v. Ute Thiemann
Roman. Aus d. Amerikan. v. Ute Thiemann
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Donald Harstad schöpft aus seinen sechsundzwanzig Dienstjahren beim Sheriff-Büro des Clayton County im Nordosten von Iowa. Seine gefeierten Romane tauchen tief in die rohen Realitäten der Polizeiarbeit ein und zeigen, wie die Umstände des Lebens in das Leben derer einfließen, die sie erleben. Durch sein Schreiben bietet Harstad eine authentische Perspektive auf die menschliche Natur und die Folgen von Entscheidungen, die alle Beteiligten beeinflussen können.






Roman. Aus d. Amerikan. v. Ute Thiemann
What initally looks like a small time midwinter break-in, leads to something much bigger - a million dollar siege of a floating casino on the frozen Mississippi River. But the temperature is rising and the heat is on Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman.
In a tense narrative, the story revolves around a critical situation requiring radio silence, hinting at espionage or covert operations where every word could be monitored. The characters must navigate a web of secrecy and danger, underscoring themes of trust and survival in a high-stakes environment. As they confront unseen threats, the pressure mounts, leading to unexpected twists and revelations that challenge their resolve and relationships.
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