The Muota Valley (only the village itself is called Muotathal ), or “Mutta Thal” as it’s written on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is home to some of Switzerland’s most headstrong compatriots. In the past, it was the scene of clashes between European powers—today, it stands as a secluded natural paradise of international significance, both above and below ground. In more recent times, it has become known for its shrewd alpine farmers with an uncanny knack for predicting the

In Kleinbasel, where the Rhine murmurs softly and the drums of Fasnacht still echo through the summer, lives Hubert Vogel — an unshakable dreamer with rhythm in his blood and hope in his heart. For years, he has practiced tirelessly, longing to finally play with the famous Rhygässler — but the big moment never seems to come. Until one evening, his drum suddenly begins to play by itself. Exactly at 7 p.m., every Thursday, right on time for the evening news. At first, the neig

You don’t need a Halloween brain massage to get the chills. Trick ’r Treat is more annoying than entertaining. The peak of irritation is reached when little Leprechaun shows up at the door, holding his mother’s hand and demanding candy. Even the local horrors shudder at that sight. They’re struggling to survive anyway in these times of American dominance — Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, or Chucky the killer doll, just to name a few. Had the pretty mother of the little Leprec

Foreword   This chronicle recounts the trials and revelations of Henricus de Brunon—knight, pilgrim, and bearer of the Twilight—as preserved by Servatius of Einsiedeln. Within these pages lie not only the deeds of a man’s life but also his struggle between faith and understanding, between light and darkness.   May the reader find within not merely wonders, but truth. Contents   Prologue – How It All Began Chapter I—The Blood Raven Chapter II – The Witch of Märenwald Chapter I

A sultry, dangerous longing Buddy lives alone in a small row house in Glen Ullin, North Dakota. By day he operates his excavator through the endless shale fields; by night he loses himself in dreams of Salma Hayek—the woman he can never have. Until one evening, an old Yanktonai shaman appears at Doc’s Saloon and makes him a seductive promise: there is a way to make his longing come true. An unremarkable root. An ancient chant. And one warning: “Never look her in the eyes.” Wh

His 21st Case He’s barely landed in Zurich, and he already has to step in again. Synopsis Zurich-Höngg, early on a Friday morning. People stagger through the streets, staring blankly ahead — as if they’re under remote control. The phenomenon repeats itself week after week. Always on Fridays. Always in Höngg.   When an entire family throws themselves in front of the Cobra tram No. 13, Inspector Franz Böhler is called back into action. What at first looks like a case of drug ab

His 20th Case Contents   Detective Franz Böhler, who as a boy once took part in the Knabenschiessen festival, returns to the place of...

His 19th case Summary   A brilliant but greedy bank manager exploits a loophole in his bank’s payment processes to temporarily divert...

A modern fable about power, neutrality, and the art of standing firm At the edge of the Alps, a strange quarrel is under way.   A...

His 18th case “Böhler and the Dark Circle” is an atmospherically dense crime novel about superstition, power, and the darkest corners of...

f.l.t.r. : Franz Böhler, Wendelin Kellerhals, jasmin Keller, Gloria Meyer, Fridolin "the Glarner" Blumer Meet the team behind Zurich’s...

His 17th case Plot Summary A series of mysterious bomb attacks rocks the city of Zurich. Commissioner Franz Böhler, known for his...

His 16th case Synopsis A student meets his end at platform 18. Accident or murder? An asylum seeker is accused—rightly or wrongly?...

His 15th case Synopsys A retired church archivist is found dead in the Limmat near Werd Island. At first, it looks like suicide. But...

His 14th case Synopsis Emergency: Inspector Böhler is urgently summoned by Remo K. and saves his life just in time. Likely a case of meat...

His 13th case Synopsis At the traditional Albisgüetli Conference, attended by top politicians from the SVP (Swiss Peoples party) and...

His 12th case Synopsis At the Caliente Festival in Zurich, a Brazilian dancer is murdered. Inspector Böhler, who happens to witness the...

His 11th case Summary In the heart of Zurich, several women are found dead – strangled, filthy, and each missing a little finger. The...

His 10th case Summary In the old town of Winterthur, hat influencer Camille Beaulieu is found dead in the boutique Chapeau Classique....

His 9th case Summary Inspector Böhler is vacationing in France when a hotel guest is found dead. The victim turns out to have been a...