For all lovers of crime novels and travel, this book is for you.
Writer Marc Voltenauer, a leading figure in Swiss crime fiction and the creator of Inspector Andreas Auer — hero of several bestsellers (The Dragon of Muveran, Who Killed Heidi?, The Protected of Sainte-Kinga) — joins forces with Benjamin Amiguet for an unprecedented exploration. Together, they travel across Europe, following in the footsteps of authors, settings, and atmospheres that shape the world of crime literature.
The result is a unique book: 22 itineraries across 19 European countries, tracing the paths of writers, fictional investigations, and breathtaking landscapes.
Over the course of two years, they journeyed through Europe — from Reykjavik to Naples, from Edinburgh to Warsaw — meeting more than 120 crime authors. Their goal? To connect crime literature with real places, revealing the cities, streets, and moods that have inspired some of the genre’s most memorable plots. In total, over 2,000 locations are featured — settings that have become legendary in the world of crime fiction.
This extraordinary guide, published on October 23, 2025, invites readers to experience both reading and travel differently. Each itinerary blends maps, photos, anecdotes, and travel tips, offering countless ways to step inside the dark and fascinating universe of European crime fiction.
Between cultural tourism and literary passion, 22 Itineraries Around Crime Fiction in Europe You Can’t Miss flips through like a novel, reads like a travel diary, and slips into your suitcase like an adventure guide.
From the Norwegian fjords to the canals of Amsterdam, from the Tuscan hills to the docks of London, each page promises a stopover filled with mystery and thrills.
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- Title : 22 Itinéraires autour du polar en Europe à ne pas manquer
- Authors : Benjamin Amiguet & Marc Voltenauer
- Editor : Emons Verlag
- Release date : october 23, 2025