Böhler hunts the "ogre"
- thomasvonriedt
- Aug 6
- 1 min read
Summary
In the heart of Zurich, several women are found dead – strangled, filthy, and
each missing a little finger. The clues point to a connection with the city’s
sewer system and something – or someone – sinister lurking beneath the
streets.
Detective Franz Böhler and his team – assistant Blumer and forensic specialist
Gloria Meyer – face a mysterious case that doesn’t fit any known criminal
profile. The media soon dub the unknown killer “The Ogre of Zurich.” When
one woman survives with serious injuries and reports being attacked by a
disfigured figure from the underground, the hunt for a phantom begins.
Main Characters
Detective Franz Böhler – gruff, headstrong, wears a trench coat like
Maigret, 60 years old, “old school,” enjoys playing Jass at the
Metzgerhalle.
Assistant Fridolin “Glarner” Blumer – cheerful, just under 30, beloved by
the police assistants, rides a Vespa.
Gloria Meyer – forensic technician, smart, young, beautiful, recently
became Blumer’s partner.
Sarah Riedweg – undercover operations investigator.
Heidi Iselin – police spokesperson.
Others
Manfred (Manfred) Neukom, the “Ogre.”
Felix Arthur Neukom, his father, a deceased FDP government councilor.
Hermine Neukom, Manfred’s mother, deceased.
Wilhelmine Huber-Neukom, Manfred’s aunt, living in the Gorwiden care
center.
Hans-Jürg Eichenberger, retired ETH engineer.
Dr. Bruno Frei, government councilor, Justice Department of the
Canton of Zurich.
Dr. Geert van Steenbergen, head of the Psychiatric University Hospital.
Prof. Dr. Peter Oberhänsli, former head of the closed institution.
Dr. Hans Manz, retired ward physician, Psychiatric University Hospital.
Otto Bachmann, retired nurse and amateur archivist.
Maria Marques, Portuguese cleaning lady and surviving victim.
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