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The Coldest Case (Bruno, Chief of Police #14), by Martin Walker
Martin Walker is a former international journalist who now spends much of his time in the Dordogne, the real-world inspiration for the series. Latest & Upcoming Releases Martin Walker Bruno, Chef De Police 14 TГЄte...
In many editions, particularly the German ones, the title for book #14 is literally . In the English-speaking market, this specific 14th novel is better known by the title " The Coldest Case " . Series Context & Plot Summary The Coldest Case (Bruno, Chief of Police #14),
The story centers on a decades-old "cold case" involving the unidentified body of a young man found in the woods near Saint-Denis. Bruno uses modern forensic reconstruction techniques—specifically facial reconstruction from skull remains—to finally identify the victim and track down the killer. Series Context & Plot Summary The story centers
Bruno is a war veteran, a gourmet cook, and a rugby coach who prefers community policing and mediation over using his firearm.
The series follows , the only municipal policeman in the fictional idyllic village of Saint-Denis in France's Périgord region.
The series is quite extensive, with over 15 novels and several short story collections.