The Carnival Master – Craig Russell

Description

The Carnival Master by Craig Russell is a gripping crime thriller that plunges readers into the chaotic atmosphere of Cologne’s Carnival, where a deadly serial killer known as the Carnival Cannibal strikes fear into the city. This novel follows Jan Fabel, head of Hamburg’s Murder Squad and Germany’s foremost expert on serial killers, who is reluctantly drawn back into duty just as he contemplates leaving the police force. Set against a vibrant and chaotic backdrop, the story explores betrayal, vengeance, and violence as Fabel races to stop a murder that everyone knows will happen—but no one can prevent.

Part of the popular Jan Fabel series, The Carnival Master  (#4) combines intricate police procedural elements with psychological suspense and action. With a tense plot involving a Ukrainian special forces unit and a vengeful colleague, the novel showcases Russell’s mastery of dark, atmospheric storytelling and complex characters. Fans of European crime fiction and intense thrillers will find this book a compelling and satisfying read.