De Cock en een veld papavers by A.C. Baantjer

Why read the book?

De Cock complains to Vledder that nothing ever goes their way. They have a difficult problem. Jasper van de Gouwenaer is found dead in his flat with a dagger in his back. The newspaper says De Cock had a hand in arresting Jasper.

But were the two men who collected Jasper from his transport company really detectives from the Warmoesstraat station? And how does a field of poppies, the nightmare of the husband of Jasper's mistress, fit the case?

There are many loose ends to tie together. In the end De Cock solves three murders, all committed against the background of people smuggling.

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What I Loved

The false claim that De Cock himself was involved gives the case a personal edge and forces him to clear his own name. The plot has many strands, and the pleasure is in watching him knot the loose ends together.

The darker subject of people smuggling keeps the stakes real without losing the steady tone of the series.

Key Takeaway

A case with many loose ends and a personal stake for De Cock, ending in three linked murders.

Note

This book is only available in Dutch

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