Detective Brenner

**Series: Detective Brenner** **Author: Wolf Haas** In the bizarre world of Detective Brenner, a wry humor cloaks the ominous shadows of murder, where every case is seasoned with equal parts of wit and intrigue. Journeying through the bustling streets and charming backroads of Vienna and its picturesque countryside, readers are drawn into a realm where cultural refinement collides with the absurdity of crime—especially when delectable fried chicken is involved. At the heart of this compelling series, former police officer turned private investigator Simon Brenner embodies a reluctant hero—sharp-witted, somewhat disheveled, and more comfortable with chicken than with his own emotions. With a palette for the peculiar and an insatiable curiosity, Brenner digs deeper into each puzzling case, unraveling the layers of Viennese society that often conceal dark secrets. In "The Bone Man," Brenner is called to investigate a grisly murder that chills the bone and tantalizes the taste buds at a favored local eatery. Amidst the cacophony of culinary critiques and the clamor of swanky diners, he finds unsuspecting human remains buried within a pile of chicken waste. Soon, the disappearance of his enigmatic client leads him into a gripping search through a tightly-knit community unwilling to reveal its truths, where every unsettling discovery only deepens the mystery. With a unique blend of dark humor, culinary curiosity, and a piercing look into human nature, the Detective Brenner series compels readers to question what lies beneath the surface. Will Brenner uncover the restaurant's deadly secret before the final curtain closes on his investigation? Prepare to be captivated in a tale where every bite comes with a side of suspense, leaving you hungry for more.