Ein Alan-Banks-Roman: Im Sommer des Todes

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In 1969 Britain, amidst the vibrant world of rock 'n' roll and counterculture, a woman is found murdered in her sleeping bag after a music festival, prompting Detective Inspector Stanley Chadwick to delve into this chaotic realm to uncover the truth. His investigation leads him to the Mad Hatters, an emerging rock band connected to the victim, exposing him to the risks of a lifestyle filled with sex, drugs, and music. Fast forward to the present day, and Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called to investigate the murder of a journalist who was researching the Mad Hatters for MOJO magazine. The band, having faced numerous tragedies since the sixties, is preparing for a major concert tour, hoping to leave their troubled past behind. As Banks and Detective Inspector Annie Cabbot dig into the journalist's findings, they uncover secrets that link the two murders across decades. The narrative expertly intertwines the past and present, revealing the darker side of the free-love era and the consequences that linger. This thrilling tale captures the explosive energy of rock music while exploring the violent undercurrents of a generation that sought peace and harmony.