Inspector Green

**Series: Inspector Green** **Author: Barbara Fradkin** In the shadowy corners of a city suffused with secrets, human lives intertwine with the echoes of a haunting past. Welcome to the world of Inspector Michael Green, where each case pulls back the curtain on history's dark recesses, revealing tales of survival, betrayal, and forgotten truths. As a dedicated investigator, Green is driven not just by duty, but by an insatiable curiosity for justice that often leads him into the depths of human tragedy and triumph. In the gripping "Once Upon a Time," the second installment of the Inspector Green series, a seemingly natural death becomes the thread unraveling a tapestry of intrigue. When an old man collapses in a parking lot, only Green questions the tranquility of his passing. Delving into the victim's past uncovers a concealed German ID card buried in a dusty toolbox, raising unsettling questions: Was he a resilient Jewish survivor or a Nazi evader cloaked in deception? Amidst the city's contemporary hustle, Fradkin artfully weaves historical resonance into the fabric of her narrative, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the moral complexities of human nature. Inspector Green must navigate personal stakes and societal pressures, challenging the very limits of justice while grappling with his own history. Prepare for a tale riddled with twists and the inevitability of confronting ghosts from the past, as each revelation leads down a path where morality is more than black and white. Can Inspector Green unveil the truth before it slips away, or will he become ensnared in the shadows of a history he has yet to decode? Dive into the series that promises not only to entertain but also to provoke thought long after the last page is turned.