(2021) is the debut novel in the Paolo Ritter Ermittelt series by Dani Scarpa —the pseudonym of a successful German author with deep ties to Italy. The series combines a classic "whodunit" mystery with the atmospheric "Dolce Vita" of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Plot Overview
The story follows , a top investigator for the Bavarian State Criminal Police (LKA) who possesses a near-perfect episodic memory (hyperthymesia). While this "gift" makes him an elite detective, it is often a burden in his private life, as he can never truly forget past mistakes or pain. Dani Scarpa Paolo Ritter Ermittelt 01 Mord ...
The spirited chef at a restaurant in Cervia located within a hotel Paolo inherited from his late brother. (2021) is the debut novel in the Paolo
A broody, meticulous investigator with an Italian first name he dislikes. His character is often compared to "Monk" due to his quirks, such as a compulsion for hand-sanitizing. While this "gift" makes him an elite detective,
Paolo’s boss at the LKA and long-time partner, who is central to his complicated personal life.
The local Italian Commissario who initially clashes with Ritter over the nature of the curator's death. Series Availability Published by Rowohlt , the book is the first of a trilogy: PAOLO RITTER INVESTIGATES: Murder in Parma (Vol. I)