: The author, Elias Haller, has been a police officer for over twenty years, bringing a layer of technical authenticity to the forensic and procedural elements of the story. Series Context
: Der Kryptologe (#1), Die Chiffre (#2), and Das Zeichen (#3). Elias Haller Arne Stiller 04 Der Rätselmann...
: The series continues with Die Schrift (#5) and Das Quadrat (#6). Why It Stands Out : The author, Elias Haller, has been a
: The use of iconic Dresden locations, like the Boulevardtheater, adds a grounded, eerie sense of place. : The author