DEAD ORCHARD. SHADOWS OF THE PAST. VOLUME 1

In the dark scenery of a village near Wrocław, Commissioner Marcin Zakrzewski faces a brutal murder that leads him to discover secrets from the past. A night call to the outskirts of Wrocław becomes the beginning of a nightmare when, during the pursuit of the killer, he hears disturbing words: "I saw the devil walking there on tiptoes." The same words that his missing twin brother said thirty years earlier open a Pandora's box full of unexplained disappearances and dark secrets.

• Brutal murder shakes a quiet village near Wrocław.
• Mysterious message from the killer leads to an unsolved case from the past.
• Return to childhood becomes a real nightmare for Commissioner Zakrzewski.
• Disappearances of children since the war silently burden the local community.
• The murderer becomes a shadow, knowing everything about Zakrzewski.
• Fight for life for himself and his loved ones becomes a priority.
• Discovering the truth puts him in danger.

Zakrzewski decides to return to the case from the past. He quickly discovers that the quiet village near Wrocław, where he comes from, has been a silent witness to the disappearances of other children since the war. These tragic events are linked to the murders committed now. Is it possible that the same perpetrator has been active continuously for seventy years? Returning to childhood memories turns out to be a real nightmare for the policeman, taking place here and now. Soon he has to fight not only for his own life, but also for the lives of his loved ones. The murderer becomes his shadow and seems to know everything about him...

Bukowy Las Publishing House presents a dark crime novel that captivates from the first page. The author skillfully weaves threads of the past and present, creating a dense atmosphere of mystery and anxiety. The reader is drawn into a labyrinth of puzzles where every step can be deadly. "Dead Orchard. Shadows of the Past" is a must-read for lovers of strong sensations and suspenseful stories.

The book is available in paperback, has 368 pages, format 146x201 mm. Year of publication: 2023. An ideal proposition for fans of the crime genre looking for a read that won't let them fall asleep.