Christmas in danger: Killer strikes in Wismar!

Christmas in danger: Killer strikes in Wismar!

The next time Santa Claus is spotted in Wismar, he could be in big trouble. Because the new crime novel by Klaus-Peter Wolf, the master of the East Frisian crime novel, gets down to business: The title “Santa Claus Killer 3” promises not only exciting entertainment, but also a satirical look at the festive season. The author from the north has created a real phenomenon with his book series about Commissioner Ann Kathrin Klaasen. As the Baltic Sea newspaper reported, the reading will take place on November 19th in the Armory in Wismar and is already sold out.

The action takes place, unsurprisingly, at Christmas time, but preparations begin in August. The killer is targeting Santa Clauses and apparently plans to take them out of circulation in his own unique way. Also on his “death list” is Inspector Klaasen, who becomes a threatening figure for the protagonist over the course of the story because she looked deep into his soul during an interrogation. He is hiding in Wismar with his girlfriend Susi, whom he previously freed from the psychiatric hospital. Wismar thus becomes not only the backdrop, but also the scene of a fateful game between good and evil.

A new look at Christmas

Klaus-Peter Wolf has a knack for tackling taboo topics such as “Christmas hatred” in his books. Instead of telling contemplative stories about peace and joy, Wolf offers a criminal alternative that shows its teeth in the traditional image of Christmas. The local color of Wismar is also discussed in the first reading, with the operators of the shops sighted certainly waiting eagerly for their shops to be mentioned.

The 71-year-old author, who has written more than 120 books, is no stranger to the literary world. His works have been translated into over 26 languages ​​and have inspired over 13 million readers to date. Wolf became known through the East Frisia crime series about Inspector Klaasen, whose thirteen volumes are continuously on the bestseller lists. The last seventeen crime novels have always been at the top, which speaks for the quality of his stories. Wolf is also known for his scripts, which were also produced for formats such as “Tatort”. With all his success, he has chosen the coast as his home after living in Cologne and other regions for many years. In January, its readers can look forward to a new East Frisian crime novel entitled “Ostfriesen-Erbe”.

The murderous Santa Claus

By the way, the first scenes of “Santa Claus Killer 3” were written in Wismar itself. For Klaus-Peter Wolf, it's not just the murderous actions that appeal to him, but also the psychological depth of his characters. His killer watches Santa Clauses all year round and selects his victims based on their behavior. This eerie-comic mixture captivates readers while at the same time asking themselves the question: What are the feelings about Christmas really like?

At a time when the first Christmas items can already be found in supermarkets, it is exciting how Wolf reflects on the festival of love. His unique approach will entertain not only the people of Wismar, but also many other readers in a completely different way. The anticipation of the Santa Claus killer is great - and who knows, maybe the next big crime is waiting to be solved in Wismar.

Interested readers can find further information about Klaus-Peter Wolf on his official website here.