Heidelberger Requiem

Synopsis of Heidelberger Requiem

«Heidelberger Requiem» is the crime novel by Wolfgang Burger, published by Piper Verlag GmbH in paperback (256 pages, in German).

Promoted to head of Heidelberg's criminal police, Alexander Gerlach expects a quiet posting, but on his first day the son of a university professor is found murdered. The case points to synthetic drug trafficking until a second crime derails the investigation. Gerlach must also deal with his twin daughters and his poor romantic choices.

First installment in the Alexander Gerlach series. The work was nominated for the Friedrich-Glauser Prize in 2006.

For readers of German crime and suspense fiction who prefer a relatable protagonist and an investigation with an immersive atmosphere.