A Fondness for Truth

A FONDNESS FOR TRUTH, the third book in the Polizei Bern series (all set in Bern, Switzerland) by Kim Hays, features detectives Linder and Donatelli in an outstanding mystery that never skimps on either the procedural elements of solving the murder or of the humanity of those affected by the crime. When Andi Eberhart, half an interracial lesbian couple with a baby, is murdered in a hit and run on her way home from curling practice, Detectives Giuliana Linder and Renzo Donatelli are part of the team determined to discover the truth. Both detectives are deeply committed to their work and justice, but their lives outside of work also matter. The book is tightly plotted and paced, with new revelations peeling back like an onion to reach the heart of the murder. The characters are smart, engaging, complex, and nuanced as they face challenges both professional and personal. The chemistry and dynamic between Linder and Donatelli are terrific and layered. This book can be read as a standalone, but it will drive readers back to the first two books in the series, and have them eagerly await the next one. A top-notch mystery by an excellent writer.