De Cock en de dood van een profeet by A.C. Baantjer

Why read the book?

A young man who dropped out of his theology studies is found murdered. He had taken up the cause of young people with few chances in life. The case falls to De Cock and Vledder of the Warmoesstraat station.

The synopsis keeps the rest back. The victim and his work with struggling youngsters sit at the centre of the story.

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What I Loved

The victim makes this one stand out. A former theology student who gave his time to young people with little hope is a quiet, human figure to build a case around.

With a brief outline, the book leans on what the series does well. The Amsterdam setting and De Cock's steady, patient approach do the work.

Key Takeaway

Knowing the life a victim led often points the way to the reason for the crime.

Note

This book is only available in Dutch

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