The specialized female criminal police unit that focused on crimes involving women and children.
The books vividly depict the atmosphere of 1940s Berlin, from the "Verdunklung" (blackouts) during air raids to the desperate conditions of 1947. Stephan Weichert Adler Weibliche Kriminalpoli...
– Set during WWII, the story follows Luise Adler as she acts as a decoy to catch a serial killer operating in Berlin's darkened S-Bahn trains. The specialized female criminal police unit that focused
Weichert’s work is noted for blending historical research with suspense. The novels explore: Stephan Weichert Adler Weibliche Kriminalpoli...
– Set in post-war Berlin, Adler investigates the murder of a "Trümmerfrau" (rubble woman) near the ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof amidst the chaos of the divided city.