Arjouni, Jakob

The fifth mystery—and final volume in the series (Arjouni died of pancreatic cancer at age 48 in January 2013)—is packed with humor, false leads, seduction, and brutality. A fast-paced, witty read sure to satisfy all kinds of mystery lovers.

Germany is a roiling melting pot in Arjouni's noir fiction with a light touch. A good bet for readers of the genre. [This title launches the publisher's new Melville International Crime imprint, previewed in Wilda Williams's "Passport to Mystery," LJ 4/15/10.—Ed.]