Karl Shoemaker, a college professor, and his faithful companion, Bo, a 180-pound Rottweiler, have been roaming North America for the past five years trying to put the tragedy of Wyoming behind them. When they come to a small town in South Carolina, they plan to spend only the night; but when they find the body of a dead girl in Winyah Bay, they change their minds.
As the town goes into a frenzy over the death, Shoemaker learns that his friend in Germany has just been murdered as well. Now he's embroiled in two separte murders...or could they be related?
Author Werner Hoppe came to the U.S. via Nigeria, West Africa in 1969. After working for a German steel concern, he started his own company to import German wine and beer and taught college for seven years. He lives with his wife in South Carolina where he is working on his next Karl Shoemaker project.
| Mr. Hoppe provides an engrossing narrative, following a widower seeking murderers through small, southern Georgetown, SC and urban and suburban Cologne, Germany. The reader can feel the atmospheres of these very different1 locales and their effects on the amateur detective. The book explores the dark sides of small town life and professional sports as our protagonist uncovers his quarry and his future. A compelling read with a well-hidden conclusion. -- Dr. R. S. Ottinger, Pawleys Island
A well-structured story placed in the deep South as well as Cologne, Germany with interesting characters from both locales. Intriguing episodes throughout the mystery keep the reader entertained until its surprise ending. -- Bess Long Owner of My Sister's Books, Pawleys Island, SC
Werner Hoppe's story line is set between two continents and is interwoven into a fast paced, interesting tale that draws to a surprise conclusion. Anyone should be able to relate to his well-developed characters from South Carolina's low country, as well as their European counterparts. -- Fr. Ronald Farrell,Pastor Saint Mary Our Lady Of Ransom, Georgetown, SC
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