Somewhere in Berlin, a man is being crucified.
One detective has 40 hours to find him, or thousands will die.
Faris Iskander, an Egyptian-born German national, is a detective on enforced leave when he receives a video of a man being crucified .
The first in a series of religiously fuelled attacks, Faris must act quickly to save the man and stop his aggressors.
If he fails, thousands of people in Berlin will die in pre-coordinated explosions .
But this case is especially complicated for Faris , who was placed on suspension after avenging a racial attack.
Forced to face his own demons , can Faris uncover the truth in time to save lives and prevent catastrophe? Or will his personal involvement compromise his mission? Newly-translated from the German and set against the cultural tumult of twenty-first century Berlin, Forty Hours is a fast-paced, intelligent crime thriller that explores ideas of guilt, redemption, identity and belonging.
It also offers English-speaking readers a fascinating glimpse into the realities of life and policing in the German capital, and will please all who enjoy high quality police procedurals and crime stories.
Lume Books Forty hours: an explosive new thriller, paperback/kathrin lange
