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2005., Adult, Speck Press Call No: MYS Fic Baa Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Inspector DeKok Volume: 21Summary Note: ""Death," observes DeKok, "is entitled to our respect. Especially when it manifests itself in a violent manner." The phenomenon of sudden death has long intrigued Inspector DeKok. From the moment he confronted his first corpse, at the beginning of a very long career, he knew it was never going to get any easier. The numbness will never set in, even after solving many mysteries, bringing to light many dark dealings and unraveling many a puzzle. For DeKok, death will always remain an enigma. Mustering his decorated experience and reverence for the dead once more, a triple murder in the Amsterdam Concert Gebouw has DeKok unveiling the truth behind two dead ex-junkies and their housekeeper. Dekok and Murder By Melody is the second new release by Speck in the celebrated Baantjer series. With an emphasis on the best possible translations, editorial consistency and attractive cover art, this sleek series will prove that DeKok can claim success equal to that achieved in Europe, where he is on a par with Maigret and Poirot. A.C. Baantjer is one of the most widely read authors in the Netherlands. A former detective inspector of the Amsterdam police, his fictional characters reflect the depth and personality of individuals encountered during his 38-year career in law enforcement. He was recently knighted by the Dutch monarchy."--Back cover.
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2006., Adult, Speck Press Call No: MYS Fic Baa Edition: 1st American ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Inspector DeKok Volume: 23Summary Note: A disappeared corpse causes a variation on murder in the inimitable Dekok's new case. As has been her habit since the death of her husband, Mrs. Hasbergen does nightly rounds in the large office building where she resides. Her husband had been the building superintendent, and an apartment on the top floor came with the job. Having picked up some of her late husband's duties, the president of the company has let her stay in the apartment. During one of her nightly tours, she encounters Mr. Vredenburg, President of the Dredging Company, in the boardroom, sitting in his large chair at the head of the table. She hastily walks up to him... only to find him dead. With the switchboard closed at night, Mrs. Hasbergen rushes up to her apartment to call someone, but who? The police? The doctor? Deciding it better to return to the boardroom to examine exactly what happened to Mr Vredenburg, she finds the corpse disappeared. Wrought with worry and confusion, Mrs. Hasbergen learns from one of the secretaries that Mr. Vredenburg has left for a vacation in the Bahamas. Dumbfounded, she can't stand the burden of the night any longer and turns to Inspector DeKok to enlist his help in discovering what happened to Mr. Vredenburg.
