The Child Who Drew Shadows

The Girl Who Drew Shadows is an emotionally rich historical novel.

December 1943. Auschwitz. A Nazi doctor who experimented on twin children alongside the infamous Josef Mengele is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Renowned Berlin criminologist Hugo Fischer arrives at the concentration camp to investigate the suspicious death while the trail is still hot. There, he encounters not only a mysterious murder but also a hellish reality he had only known from rumors until now. Hugo has his own secret: he suffers from a degenerative disease. The only way for him to survive is to help the Reich and hide his illness. During the investigation, Hugo meets Joel – a Jewish child prisoner with eyes of a rare color, who has a talent for drawing. It was he who found the doctor's body and sketched the crime scene. A friendship develops between them, prompting Hugo to rebel against inhumanity. Inspired by the author's family history, this thrilling novel is for those interested in historical fiction and those who love intricate detective stories.