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Former Troisdorf judge brings out gripping Cologne crime stories!
Norbert Klein, a former judge from Troisdorf, publishes his new book “Morde, Esel, KVB”, which tells Christmas stories in Cologne.
Former Troisdorf judge brings out gripping Cologne crime stories!
Norbert Klein from Troisdorf, a well-known face in the Rhein-Sieg district book scene, has not only thrilled his readers with his latest work “Morde, Donkey, KVB”, but also taken him into Cologne crime history. The former retired judge has already celebrated great success with his first book “Murderer, City Council and FC”, which has sold almost 9,000 copies since 2019. In his stories, Klein draws on his legal experiences and cleverly combines them with elements of true crime to bring his stories to life. [Rundschau Online].
“Morde, Esel, KVB” is a feast for crime fans, as it takes place on a Christmas Eve on Sylt, where three friends from Cologne gather with their wives. The power outage sets events in motion and an unknown person suddenly appears at the door. In his new book, Klein has brought together 32 episodes that revolve around Christmas experiences and true crimes from Cologne's judicial history in the 1950s. His narrative style is reminiscent of Hauff's collection of fairy tales, which adds a special touch. The book has 260 pages and costs 12.00 euros. Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger highlights that Klein also plans to present some episodes in the “True Crime Cologne” podcast.
A turbulent past
Norbert Klein's first publication “Murderer, City Council and FC: Cologne Court Stories around the Appellhof” is a fascinating journey into the history of the Cologne courthouse on Appellhofplatz. The idea for this book came about in 2013, after his retirement, when he continued to offer popular tours of the historic building. In order to offer readers more than just dry facts, Klein researched archives and libraries for three years in order to discover not only legal but also exciting social aspects. Surprises included: Readers learned that both Friedrich Schiller's son and Konrad Adenauer once served as judges at the Court of Appeal. [Rundschau Online].
In his 45 chapters, Klein takes readers to historical figures ranging from husband murderers and revolutionaries to Houdini and Bundesliga professionals. This mix of social and judicial history, coupled with gripping elements of true crime, ensures that his work is popular not only in the region, but also beyond its borders.
A look into the future
With his flair for captivating stories, Norbert Klein already has a firm place in the literary landscape of Cologne and beyond. His works combine fact and fiction in a way that is both amusing and thought-provoking. Readers will be excited to see what Klein plans to do next. Perhaps his hard work will lead to further publications that will delight Cologne lovers just as much as his previous bestsellers. Historical novels like Klein's not only promote reading pleasure, they also offer deep insights into our city's past. Spiegel KaufRadar shows how the trend towards historical narratives is increasing rapidly and explains why this genre mix is so popular with many readers.