Mysteries and Intrigue Unfold in "De Cock en de wortel van het kwaad"

Step into the gripping world of detective De Cock and his assistant Vledder as they delve into the dark secrets of a charity fundraising club in the latest installment of the Baantjer series, "De Cock en de wortel van het kwaad". When a man with half a million euros in his bank account is found murdered, the detectives must uncover the motive behind his death.

A Missing Person Case with Sinister Twists

When Gabriëlle visits the Warmoesstraat police station to report her brother Jean-Baptiste missing, De Cock and Vledder find themselves drawn into the shadowy world of the Gouden Harten, a club that raises money for charities. As they investigate further, they uncover elements of blackmail and fraud within the club, leading them down a dangerous path.

A Chilling Crime Scene and Shocking Discoveries

As the detectives visit the club's headquarters, tragedy strikes. The lifeless body of Jean-Baptiste is found, with a deadly stiletto in his back and a small red heart clutched in his hand. Vledder makes a disturbing revelation: the victim had 500,000 euros in his bank account and a collection of explicit photos on his computer. But Jean-Baptiste is not the only victim in this ever-expanding case.

A Race Against Time to Uncover the Truth

With another similar murder demanding their attention, De Cock and Vledder are determined to solve this vile crime as quickly as possible. As De Cock addresses the members of the Gouden Harten, his unexpected insights lead the way to a shocking revelation and the ultimate solution.

From the Mind of A.C. Baantjer

A.C. (Appie) Baantjer, a former detective at the Warmoesstraat police station in Amsterdam, brings his 28 years of experience to life in this bestselling series featuring detective De Cock. With millions of copies sold worldwide, the suspenseful and intellectually stimulating mysteries will keep readers captivated till the last page.