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Lotte Meerman #3
Death on the Canal
'. . . a novel brilliantly evoking the isolation of a woman with an unbearable weight on her conscience' Sunday TimesWhere do your loyalties lie? With the truth or with your colleagues?Drinking outside a canal-side bar on a perfect summer's evening, Lotte is witness to the fatal stabbing of Piotr Mazur, a Polish security guard working in one of the city's department stores. As Lotte starts to investigate Mazur's death, all the facts point to him being a small-time drug dealer, and his murder is treated as a minor complication in another team's larger narcotics case. Yet Lotte remains unconvinced; having viewed the man's ordered, unchaotic flat and spoken to his colleagues, she can't help but believe he was being set up.And in the bar, moments before Piotr was killed, Lotte saw a woman pass him a photo of a child. Shebecomes convinced that his death wasn't a revenge-killing over drugs at all, and has to now think carefully about what to do for the best, especially as key evidence in Mazur's murder comes from someone she knows she cannot trust. Praise for Anja de Jager'An absorbing read with the smack of reality' Daily Mail'The book succeeds as a portrait of both a city and, in its heroine, a delightfully dysfunctional personality'Sunday Express'Impressive . . . De Jager is as good on dodgy family relations as she is on police procedure'The Times'Detective Lotte Meerman is damaged by her past and tortured by the dreadful mistake she's made at work . . . Amsterdam is the other star here, beautiful and deadly' Cath Staincliffe
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2017
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May 10, 2022
Amsterdam police detective Lotte Meerman is having a drink at a canal-side bar when a young man is stabbed in a nearby alley. Lotte had noticed the man leaving the bar with a woman only moments earlier. She runs to the scene and tries to save his life, but it’s too late. Meanwhile, his companion is nowhere to be found, and she becomes the police’s prime suspect.
There is evidence that the dead man was a drug dealer, and that he may have been killed in retribution for causing a buyer’s death by substituting heroin for cocaine. But the police have recently wrapped up a case in which six tourists died from heroin overdoses in similar circumstances. They don’t want to risk that case being reopened if Lotte’s investigation raises doubts about who was selling the heroin disguised as cocaine. So they discourage Lotte from looking too deeply into the killing.
Since this is the third book in the series, I know by now that Lotte doesn’t take no for an answer if she wants to pursue an inquiry that her bosses discourage or even forbid. I also know that Lotte’s personal life will be part of the mix, with possible adverse consequences for her investigation. These elements come into play in this book, as they do in the first two.
Overall, I have come to enjoy reading about Lotte, and I enjoyed Death on the Canal. But I thought that the strands of Lotte’s investigation were too tangled, eventually becoming almost too hard to follow. It’s not a good sign that just a few days after finishing the book, I’m not sure I remember who was actually responsible for the killing and why.
Maybe I should just blame my confusion on jet lag, as I read most of the book on a plane returning from—not coincidentally—Amsterdam. Having just spent several days in the city, I very much enjoyed recognizing some of the places described in the book. I will most likely continue reading the series, but I hope that the subsequent books will allow Lotte to get from point A to point B without encountering so many red herrings along the way.
There is evidence that the dead man was a drug dealer, and that he may have been killed in retribution for causing a buyer’s death by substituting heroin for cocaine. But the police have recently wrapped up a case in which six tourists died from heroin overdoses in similar circumstances. They don’t want to risk that case being reopened if Lotte’s investigation raises doubts about who was selling the heroin disguised as cocaine. So they discourage Lotte from looking too deeply into the killing.
Since this is the third book in the series, I know by now that Lotte doesn’t take no for an answer if she wants to pursue an inquiry that her bosses discourage or even forbid. I also know that Lotte’s personal life will be part of the mix, with possible adverse consequences for her investigation. These elements come into play in this book, as they do in the first two.
Overall, I have come to enjoy reading about Lotte, and I enjoyed Death on the Canal. But I thought that the strands of Lotte’s investigation were too tangled, eventually becoming almost too hard to follow. It’s not a good sign that just a few days after finishing the book, I’m not sure I remember who was actually responsible for the killing and why.
Maybe I should just blame my confusion on jet lag, as I read most of the book on a plane returning from—not coincidentally—Amsterdam. Having just spent several days in the city, I very much enjoyed recognizing some of the places described in the book. I will most likely continue reading the series, but I hope that the subsequent books will allow Lotte to get from point A to point B without encountering so many red herrings along the way.
June 6, 2020
“Death on the Canal” is the third in the Detective Lotte Meerman series set in Amsterdam, written by author Anja de Jager.
Although this read quite easily as a standalone, I do feel I’d have benefited from reading the first two in the series since Lotte does have a lot of background and past events that were mentioned throughout the story.
I liked Lotte as a character, she was so normal and her personal life seemed very realistic and believable. The storyline was intriguing and with a couple of red herrings it managed to keep me on my toes to the very end.
I’d be very happy to continue with this series and would also be keen to read the books prior to “Death on the Canal” to see how Lotte’s character has shaped from some pretty drastic life changing events.
3.5 stars
Although this read quite easily as a standalone, I do feel I’d have benefited from reading the first two in the series since Lotte does have a lot of background and past events that were mentioned throughout the story.
I liked Lotte as a character, she was so normal and her personal life seemed very realistic and believable. The storyline was intriguing and with a couple of red herrings it managed to keep me on my toes to the very end.
I’d be very happy to continue with this series and would also be keen to read the books prior to “Death on the Canal” to see how Lotte’s character has shaped from some pretty drastic life changing events.
3.5 stars
October 31, 2018
I would like to thank Netgalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for an advance copy of Death on the Canal, the third novel to feature Detective Lotte Meerman of the Amsterdam police.
Lotte is out for a drink when a man is stabbed near the pub. Unable to save him she is determined to solve his murder but what she discovers is a web of intrigue and secrets.
I thoroughly enjoyed Death on the Canal which is a complicated tale of secrets and lies where nobody tells the truth. It is told in the first person by Lotte with a linear timeline which makes it refreshingly easy to read as the reader doesn't have to keep shifting perspective. It also means that they can concentrate on what they're being told and that does require concentration as nothing is as it seems. It is amazing the way the author skilfully changes the reader's perceptions of the characters and their motivations as the novel progresses - I'm not sure if I've read anything like it before and it had me engrossed from start to finish. Even the opening paragraphs are a bit of misdirection where I expected one thing and it's another. It's cleverly and imaginatively done.
With a first person narrative the novel revolves around Lotte. In her forties she is a smart, dogged investigator but she struggles emotionally, in fact that is probably being kind as she is positively scary in her love life. In mitigation she is still dealing with the aftermath of shooting a suspect three months ago. I really liked the sensitive and realistic way the author manages this.
Death on the Canal is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
Lotte is out for a drink when a man is stabbed near the pub. Unable to save him she is determined to solve his murder but what she discovers is a web of intrigue and secrets.
I thoroughly enjoyed Death on the Canal which is a complicated tale of secrets and lies where nobody tells the truth. It is told in the first person by Lotte with a linear timeline which makes it refreshingly easy to read as the reader doesn't have to keep shifting perspective. It also means that they can concentrate on what they're being told and that does require concentration as nothing is as it seems. It is amazing the way the author skilfully changes the reader's perceptions of the characters and their motivations as the novel progresses - I'm not sure if I've read anything like it before and it had me engrossed from start to finish. Even the opening paragraphs are a bit of misdirection where I expected one thing and it's another. It's cleverly and imaginatively done.
With a first person narrative the novel revolves around Lotte. In her forties she is a smart, dogged investigator but she struggles emotionally, in fact that is probably being kind as she is positively scary in her love life. In mitigation she is still dealing with the aftermath of shooting a suspect three months ago. I really liked the sensitive and realistic way the author manages this.
Death on the Canal is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
January 31, 2018
My review of Death on the Canal was first published on TripFiction's website. My thanks to them for sending me a hardback copy to review!!!
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Today I’m traveling by book to my adopted hometown of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Death on the Canal is the third book in a series of crime fiction novels following Dutch detective Lotte Meerman on her investigations.
What appears to be the straight forward stabbing of a drug dealer quickly becomes a more complex case involving suspects withholding information, a missing child, dead junkies, misguided avengers, and lots of red herrings. Each piece of new evidence shifts the focus of Lotte’s investigation onto another suspect.
The story’s pace is relatively slow as we follow along on the murder investigation and learn about the difficulties police encounter when tracking down suspects, clues and potential connections. Towards the end, I wasn’t sure if the author was adding in so many dead-ends and false clues to try and hold the reader’s attention, or to illustrate how convoluted a case can be for a real police detective.
Though this is a murder mystery, the focus of the story is on the interpersonal relationships within the police department and Lotte’s private life. She’s pretty messed up thanks to the death of her child, failed marriage, drinking problems, and current man trouble.
The first seventy pages are primarily backstory, which was sometimes difficult to follow because I haven’t yet read the first two novels in the series. This does seem to be a series better read in order. Still, I was able to understand most of the connections between the characters and storylines.
The text is peppered with glimpses of Amsterdam, as well as Dutch politics and society. Since moving to this city – a popular setting for crime fiction writers – I’ve become quite critical of the descriptions of it. This novel was clearly written by someone who has biked and walked the city streets – even those neighborhoods outside of the tourist-filled center – which greatly enhanced my reading pleasure.
There are references to Dutch politicians such as the ultra-conservative Geert Wilders, the abundance of rainbow flags in August for Pride Month, government-approved euthanasia, and current immigration policies. I particularly enjoyed her account of the annual Gay Pride Canal Parade. Even Baantjer, a well-known series of crime fiction novels which were made into a popular television series, is mentioned. I found this interesting because these books were written by a retired Dutch detective who used actual cases as the basis for his fiction, as Anja de Jager uses her father’s old case files as the basis for her crime fiction. (And her father, according to her biography, is a retired Dutch police detective.)
To me, the most interesting aspect of this novel was the author’s use of a recent rash of drug overdoses as the basis for Lotte’s investigation. As she explains in the acknowledgements, in 2014 and 2015 white heroin was being sold as cocaine and a number of tourists died. The Dutch government’s response was to place large signs all over the city warning tourists about this fake coke and urging them to get their drugs tested (for free) before snorting. As an American, this was completely surreal to see these signs everywhere. It was fascinating to see this actual case fictionalized and re-live this strange time.
Considering all the media attention and hype this book and series had received, I had high expectations. Don’t get me wrong; it’s well written. However, perhaps because I kept waiting for a gripping plot twist, I felt a bit let down after finishing reading it.
All in all, Death on the Canal is a good detective novel firmly set in contemporary Amsterdam.
https://www.tripfiction.com/detective...
Today I’m traveling by book to my adopted hometown of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Death on the Canal is the third book in a series of crime fiction novels following Dutch detective Lotte Meerman on her investigations.
What appears to be the straight forward stabbing of a drug dealer quickly becomes a more complex case involving suspects withholding information, a missing child, dead junkies, misguided avengers, and lots of red herrings. Each piece of new evidence shifts the focus of Lotte’s investigation onto another suspect.
The story’s pace is relatively slow as we follow along on the murder investigation and learn about the difficulties police encounter when tracking down suspects, clues and potential connections. Towards the end, I wasn’t sure if the author was adding in so many dead-ends and false clues to try and hold the reader’s attention, or to illustrate how convoluted a case can be for a real police detective.
Though this is a murder mystery, the focus of the story is on the interpersonal relationships within the police department and Lotte’s private life. She’s pretty messed up thanks to the death of her child, failed marriage, drinking problems, and current man trouble.
The first seventy pages are primarily backstory, which was sometimes difficult to follow because I haven’t yet read the first two novels in the series. This does seem to be a series better read in order. Still, I was able to understand most of the connections between the characters and storylines.
The text is peppered with glimpses of Amsterdam, as well as Dutch politics and society. Since moving to this city – a popular setting for crime fiction writers – I’ve become quite critical of the descriptions of it. This novel was clearly written by someone who has biked and walked the city streets – even those neighborhoods outside of the tourist-filled center – which greatly enhanced my reading pleasure.
There are references to Dutch politicians such as the ultra-conservative Geert Wilders, the abundance of rainbow flags in August for Pride Month, government-approved euthanasia, and current immigration policies. I particularly enjoyed her account of the annual Gay Pride Canal Parade. Even Baantjer, a well-known series of crime fiction novels which were made into a popular television series, is mentioned. I found this interesting because these books were written by a retired Dutch detective who used actual cases as the basis for his fiction, as Anja de Jager uses her father’s old case files as the basis for her crime fiction. (And her father, according to her biography, is a retired Dutch police detective.)
To me, the most interesting aspect of this novel was the author’s use of a recent rash of drug overdoses as the basis for Lotte’s investigation. As she explains in the acknowledgements, in 2014 and 2015 white heroin was being sold as cocaine and a number of tourists died. The Dutch government’s response was to place large signs all over the city warning tourists about this fake coke and urging them to get their drugs tested (for free) before snorting. As an American, this was completely surreal to see these signs everywhere. It was fascinating to see this actual case fictionalized and re-live this strange time.
Considering all the media attention and hype this book and series had received, I had high expectations. Don’t get me wrong; it’s well written. However, perhaps because I kept waiting for a gripping plot twist, I felt a bit let down after finishing reading it.
All in all, Death on the Canal is a good detective novel firmly set in contemporary Amsterdam.
March 8, 2024
Read whilst in Amsterdam - which immersed me in the story more! 🇳🇱🚲
January 30, 2026
Great book, easily absorbed. This series gets better with each book. More mature character development and twisting plots. Great sense of place too.
June 4, 2019
This atmospheric police procedural set by the canals in Amsterdam during a heatwave, had me gripped. Detective Lotte Meerman is having a drink at a canalside bar in an effort to win back the affections of her former lover Mark when her efforts are quashed when interrupted by somebody shouting for help because a guy had just been stabbed. Lotte, being a policewoman goes in and together with a doctor fail to save the victims life after he was stabbed once to his lung and twice to his stomach and bled out. The victim Piotr Mazur, apparently a drug dealer, was killed in a revenge attack from a woman in a floral dress that was seen leaving the bar with him just before he was murdered.
Lotte believes that none of the above was true, and against orders from her boss, follows her conscience and unravels the complexities of this case where most of the people she meets do not appear what they first seem to be.
This is the second of the Lotte Meerman series that I have read, although it is book 3. Author Ms de Jager furnished me with a great sense of place on the streets and canalside of Amsterdam, and I could visualise it almost as if I was there, although I had never been to this wonderful city. There are two more in the series to read, one of which I have already.
Lotte believes that none of the above was true, and against orders from her boss, follows her conscience and unravels the complexities of this case where most of the people she meets do not appear what they first seem to be.
This is the second of the Lotte Meerman series that I have read, although it is book 3. Author Ms de Jager furnished me with a great sense of place on the streets and canalside of Amsterdam, and I could visualise it almost as if I was there, although I had never been to this wonderful city. There are two more in the series to read, one of which I have already.
June 14, 2019
The title leaves you in no doubt, this is a murder mystery on the canal, that canal being in Amsterdam. The inciting incident occurs very early on and what seems drug related becomes something more.
This police procedural builds slowly without losing focus or interest, although at times the plot was a little confusing especially when a vulnerable child is introduced.
It becomes clear as the novel progresses the case would be solved earlier if the police mainly in the form of the protagonist Lotte Meerman didn't keep making errors or were more thorough in their investigation. A way the author can show the reader Meerman's flaws.
The story has a very hot Amsterdam as the backdrop and with this we learn Amsterdam's canals can be mosquito ridden, something I didn't expect.
It came as no surprise as part of her character Meerman lives alone with her cat, a cliche I find that's been over done to death.
Having said that the plot kept me interested and there is more scope for Meerman in any future novels.
This police procedural builds slowly without losing focus or interest, although at times the plot was a little confusing especially when a vulnerable child is introduced.
It becomes clear as the novel progresses the case would be solved earlier if the police mainly in the form of the protagonist Lotte Meerman didn't keep making errors or were more thorough in their investigation. A way the author can show the reader Meerman's flaws.
The story has a very hot Amsterdam as the backdrop and with this we learn Amsterdam's canals can be mosquito ridden, something I didn't expect.
It came as no surprise as part of her character Meerman lives alone with her cat, a cliche I find that's been over done to death.
Having said that the plot kept me interested and there is more scope for Meerman in any future novels.
February 12, 2018
‘Death on the Canal’ by Anja De Jager
Published by Constable, 2 November 2017. ISBN: 978-1-4721-2625-2 (HB)
Death on the Canal is the third book in the series featuring Lotte Meerman, a detective with the Amsterdam police. When we first met her in in Death in Amsterdam she was traumatised by her previous investigation, which had resulted in her receiving a mixture of plaudits and
notoriety.
Written in the first person, we find Lotte on a summer evening siting outside a cafe bar on the edge of the canal with heart thumping waiting to meet her former partner Mark Visser. Conversation is stilted and before they can get onto more comfortable ground Lotte hears someone shouting for help and rushing to the sound finds a man stabbed.
The dead man is identified as Piotr Mazur, a Polish security guard at one of the city’s department stores. He had earlier been sitting with a woman outside the bar not far from Lotte, but the woman is nowhere to be seen.
As Lotte investigates the death facts emerge that point to him being a small-time drug dealer, but Lotte after several interviews with his colleagues is unconvinced. Could his death tie in with the drug-related deaths of six tourists in Amsterdam? Or could someone be setting Mazur up to take the fall? And where is the woman who handed Mazur what to Lotte looked like a photo, then disappeared?
Lotte Meerman remains a tortured soul, following her actions to save the life of her friend and colleague. If she is able to move on, maybe her personal life could improve, or maybe not.
As in the previous two books Anja De Jager spins a complicated web of lies and misdirection that kept me turning pages.
Atmospheric and a compelling, this entry in the series is highly recommended.
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Reviewer: Lizzie Sirett
Published by Constable, 2 November 2017. ISBN: 978-1-4721-2625-2 (HB)
Death on the Canal is the third book in the series featuring Lotte Meerman, a detective with the Amsterdam police. When we first met her in in Death in Amsterdam she was traumatised by her previous investigation, which had resulted in her receiving a mixture of plaudits and
notoriety.
Written in the first person, we find Lotte on a summer evening siting outside a cafe bar on the edge of the canal with heart thumping waiting to meet her former partner Mark Visser. Conversation is stilted and before they can get onto more comfortable ground Lotte hears someone shouting for help and rushing to the sound finds a man stabbed.
The dead man is identified as Piotr Mazur, a Polish security guard at one of the city’s department stores. He had earlier been sitting with a woman outside the bar not far from Lotte, but the woman is nowhere to be seen.
As Lotte investigates the death facts emerge that point to him being a small-time drug dealer, but Lotte after several interviews with his colleagues is unconvinced. Could his death tie in with the drug-related deaths of six tourists in Amsterdam? Or could someone be setting Mazur up to take the fall? And where is the woman who handed Mazur what to Lotte looked like a photo, then disappeared?
Lotte Meerman remains a tortured soul, following her actions to save the life of her friend and colleague. If she is able to move on, maybe her personal life could improve, or maybe not.
As in the previous two books Anja De Jager spins a complicated web of lies and misdirection that kept me turning pages.
Atmospheric and a compelling, this entry in the series is highly recommended.
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Reviewer: Lizzie Sirett
December 21, 2018
If you have been to Amsterdam you will recognise the city, its canals, bikeways and history. The story seems almost secondary to this evocative setting.
Lotte has been damaged by her last case and her love-interest is equally scarred by her involvement as a police officer, in violence. Nonetheless she pursues what is declared a "closed case", determined to locate a lost child and the child's mother.
The story is careful and detailed, satisfying as it links the various unanswered threads.
What stays with the reader, however, is not Lotte, but Amsterdam, the real protagonist
Lotte has been damaged by her last case and her love-interest is equally scarred by her involvement as a police officer, in violence. Nonetheless she pursues what is declared a "closed case", determined to locate a lost child and the child's mother.
The story is careful and detailed, satisfying as it links the various unanswered threads.
What stays with the reader, however, is not Lotte, but Amsterdam, the real protagonist
March 7, 2023
I am really enjoying this series - good characters and I love the Amsterdam location. I felt this one was more of a 3.5 star read than a 4 star read though - Lotte seems to be turning into another of those work-obsessed alcoholic lonely detectives. So far, I've enjoyed the way Lotte is human and fallible but still fairly 'mainstream' - I really hope she isn't going to turn into another of those 'solves brilliant crimes in spite of a chaotic personal life' detectives, because there are just soooooo many of them around. Please can we have the 'old' Lotte back for the next book?
July 2, 2024
Boring. Boring to the point I abandoned it after page 60. I haven't read the first two books so following up on the previous incidents was difficult. But the the story was so slow and lackluster that I ultimately decided to leave it. Didn't receive any satisfaction of reading a gripping, page-turning crime novel. Maybe in the future I shall finally muster up the energy to read it till the end and subsequently change my review. But as of now, I am extremely disappointed and this will probably be my first and last Anja de Jager book.
September 28, 2018
The latest novel in the Lotte Meerman Mystery series involves a canal side murder in which Lotte, out on a date, desperately tries to save the victims’s life. The convoluted and complex story of intertwined relationships, drug dealing and deceit is another great tale set in the city of Amsterdam. I’m really liking the main characters in this series and look forward to the next volume. An enjoyable crime thriller.
Rob D
Rob D
August 26, 2020
I picked this almost at random from the bookshelves in the local library. It is an enjoyable read.
Amsterdam really is like one of the characters in this novel. I enjoyed the continental flavour.
The book fits into the crime fiction genre neatly, the elements are all there and well employed. The lead character is tormented but not too much so, which makes her flaws more foibles than fatal for someone.
I might go look for the earlier books in the series.
Amsterdam really is like one of the characters in this novel. I enjoyed the continental flavour.
The book fits into the crime fiction genre neatly, the elements are all there and well employed. The lead character is tormented but not too much so, which makes her flaws more foibles than fatal for someone.
I might go look for the earlier books in the series.
March 31, 2025
A good solid crime story set in one of my favourite cities, Amsterdam and while this was the third book in the Lotte Meerman series , I didn't feel like I had missed anything vital from the first two books. I really liked Lotte, she's not perfect but flawed and human and I'll look out for the other books. The setting in Amsterdam was great, dealing with topical problems on a very busy city visited by lots of tourists every day.
December 10, 2025
I do love a Lotte Meerman detective story! By this point in the series, I am getting better at spotting the red herrings and the misdirections, but the joy of reading is not diminished. Pleased to be given more of Lotte’s backstory, which helps explain her character traits. Her tenacity is awesome.
Important to read the books in order, or the later ones will spoil those earlier in the chain.
Important to read the books in order, or the later ones will spoil those earlier in the chain.
April 11, 2019
Fast paced, complicated plot and intense characters. What a thriller, I have read a previous novel in this series but this is much better. The twists and turns have you guessing right to the dramatic ending. Look forward to reading more.
September 20, 2019
Literally could not put this down, I started this on a Tuesday, finished it just after work on the Friday, I’m in love with the main character Lotte Meerman and all her cases, she is written so realistically, and exactly how the thoughts process in our heads, brilliant.
August 12, 2018
This series gets better and better- the character of Lotte is now fully established and credible..an intricate plot with twists and turns with a strong sense of Amsterdam as the key character
January 28, 2019
Love this series, once I start these books, you need to read until the end.
June 21, 2021
Another gripping story with Lotte, some twists and turns along the way.
May 6, 2024
I want to read more
May 19, 2024
Although I enjoyed the Amsterdam setting and atmosphere, I found this book confusing at times and wasn't sure who was who and who had done what.
May 14, 2025
DNF. Just too pedestrian. I really could not be bothered. The main character is just a pain in the backside, and I did not care what happened to her.
July 1, 2025
Good story, characters and pace
April 14, 2019
Lotte Meerman, a 43 year old divorcee, is on date with man she seemingly loves, or why would she stalk him she wonders. She has loved him, arrested him and fallen into following him. During the date a cry for help sounds out and a Polish security guard has been stabbed and even Lotte with a doctor cannot save his live. And thus ends the date.
The fatal stabbing of Piotr Mazur turns into an investigation of a drugs related death when a German businessman is found dead OD-ed on what has looked like cocaine but was in fact Heroine. This has happened before in Amsterdam so the city officials are more interested in keeping the previous convicted dealer in jail and want to make sure that this is either a new wave of drug deads and that they a something separate from a similar situation before. Lotte is not convinced that the stabbed dealer is all of the story, there are some different leads that are not being followed up. And then there is the man who once saved her live and was booted of the force, who is now a mere security guard too.
An intriguing little story not involving any serial killer which is really refreshing too be honest. This is a story of people with jealousies and the effect it has on lives. The politics of policing are well balanced in this story and it is Lottes stubbornness that leads to a decent solution of the dead of a security guard and its effect on the people around him. Nothing world shattering.
The third book in the series of Lotte Meerman who seems to much more human than the average police woman, she is vulnerable and very human, sometimes outright annoying. The books are very recognizable for the Dutch reader or those who have lived in our capital.
I found it a really enjoyable read and look forward to the next installment that I actually got lying about unlike the second one that I have yet to find.
The fatal stabbing of Piotr Mazur turns into an investigation of a drugs related death when a German businessman is found dead OD-ed on what has looked like cocaine but was in fact Heroine. This has happened before in Amsterdam so the city officials are more interested in keeping the previous convicted dealer in jail and want to make sure that this is either a new wave of drug deads and that they a something separate from a similar situation before. Lotte is not convinced that the stabbed dealer is all of the story, there are some different leads that are not being followed up. And then there is the man who once saved her live and was booted of the force, who is now a mere security guard too.
An intriguing little story not involving any serial killer which is really refreshing too be honest. This is a story of people with jealousies and the effect it has on lives. The politics of policing are well balanced in this story and it is Lottes stubbornness that leads to a decent solution of the dead of a security guard and its effect on the people around him. Nothing world shattering.
The third book in the series of Lotte Meerman who seems to much more human than the average police woman, she is vulnerable and very human, sometimes outright annoying. The books are very recognizable for the Dutch reader or those who have lived in our capital.
I found it a really enjoyable read and look forward to the next installment that I actually got lying about unlike the second one that I have yet to find.
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