Liebermann Papers

In the shadowy streets of early 20th-century Vienna, where classical music lingers in the air and whispered secrets hide behind elegant facades, a brilliant but troubled psychotherapist, Max Liebermann, finds himself drawn into a labyrinth of murder, intrigue, and the occult. Tasked with navigating the dark underbelly of the city, Liebermann—fiercely intelligent yet emotionally scarred—becomes entangled with Hunder, a charismatic but enigmatic detective, as they confront a chilling series of crimes that threaten to upend their lives and the delicate fabric of society. As Vienna grapples with a post-imperial identity and rising tensions, their partnership will be tested by sinister forces that blur the lines between sanity and madness, reason and superstition. Each case unfolds like a finely crafted symphony, revealing not just the grotesque motives of killers, but also the protagonists’ own haunted pasts and ideals of justice. With themes of psychological complexity and moral ambiguity, the Liebermann Papers is an intoxicating blend of historical fidelity and page-turning suspense. Can Liebermann and Hunder seek the truth amidst chaos, or will their quest for understanding lead them to a deeper darkness? Discover the seductive world of Vienna through Frank Tallis's masterful storytelling, and prepare for a journey that will leave you breathless, wanting more.