Böhler and the Bomber of Zurich

His 17th case

Plot Summary

A series of mysterious bomb attacks rocks the city of Zurich. Commissioner Franz Böhler, known for his old-school methods and sharp instincts, is brought in to lead the investigation. As the team follows cryptic clues and explosive trails, old political ghosts and new technological threats converge. The case spans decades—from 1980s activism to modern digital radicalism—and becomes increasingly personal. Is Eidolon real?

Main Characters

• Commissioner Franz Böhler, 60, stubborn, and old-school—wears a trench coat like Maigret. A seasoned investigator who enjoys playing Jass at the Metzgerhalle.

• Assistant Fridolin “Blumer” Blumer, 36, cheerful and charming, a favorite among the police assistants. Drives a Vespa.

• Jasmin Keller, 29, is a smart and tech-savvy assistant. Joined the team after the Caliente Affair.

• Gloria Meyer, 31, is the new head of forensics. Intelligent, beautiful, and in a relationship with Blumer.

• Wendelin Kellerhals, 38, a technical genius. Brilliant with computers and digital analysis.

• Willi Winter, 24, forensics intern. New to the team and eager to prove himself.

Other Key Figures

• Domenico Fantuzzi – A former left-wing activist from the 1980s.

• Daniel N. (Neri) – A failed apprentice from 2015. Deceased.

• Dr. Paul Hunziker – Chief of Police, City of Zurich.

• Karl Senn – Head of the Criminal Police.

• Reto Volkart – Entrepreneur dealing in pyrotechnic products from Winterthur. Deceased.

• Eidolon?

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