{"product_id":"9780972577663","title":"DeKok and the Geese of Death","description":"\u003cp\u003e“DeKok’s maverick personality certainly makes him a compassionate judge of other outsiders and an astute analyst of antisocial behavior.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Baantjer has created an odd police detective who roams Amsterdam interacting with the widest possible range of antisocial types. This series is the answer to an insomniac’s worst fears.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Baantjer’s laconic, rapid-fire storytelling has spun out a surprisingly complex web of mysteries.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“DeKok is a careful, compassionate policeman in the -tradition of Maigret; crime fans will enjoy this . . .” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s easy to understand the appeal of Amsterdam police detective DeKok.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned mystery author A.C. Baantjer brings to life Inspector DeKok in another stirring potboiler full of suspenseful twists and unusual conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Geese of Death\u003c\/i\u003e, DeKok takes on Igor Stablinsky, a man accused of bludgeoning a wealthy old man and his wife. To DeKok’s unfailing eye the killing urge is visibly present in the suspect during questioning, but did he commit this particular crime?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll signs point to one of the few remaining estates in Holland. The answer lies within a strange family, suspicions of incest, deadly geese and a horrifying mansion. Baantjer’s perceptive style brings to light the essences of his characters, touching his audience with subtle wit and irony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA.C. Baantjer\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most widely read authors in the Netherlands. A former detective inspector of the Amsterdam Police, his fictional characters reflect the depth and personality of individuals encountered during his 38-year career in law enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fulcrum Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034204487920,"sku":"9780972577663","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780972577663_p0.jpg?v=1763868035","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780972577663","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}