The blood of the innocent: A novel by Qualbertus

By Qualbertus

Salzburg. A detective at his limit. A lie that could set the world on fire.

When a routine call spirals out of control, Detective Luk Leroy stumbles onto a trail leading straight into the highest circles: a private security firm, a powerful industrialist-and a secret bunker at the edge of the Kobernau erwald. There, a cell of fanatics is preparing an attack meant to hit Russia and pin the blame on Islamist extremists. The trigger: a modernized A-9-an old rocket, upgraded with today's tech.

Leroy knows the moment the police become visible, someone will push the button. So he acts alone-with his wits, his instincts, and his puppy, Grumbler, at his side. From Salzburg to Ebensee and along remote forest roads, every minute counts. The closer he gets to the truth, the more personal the case becomes: behind the perpetrators lie motives of loss, revenge, and fear-and a secret that touches Leroy's own past.

"Blood of the Innocent" blends the precision of a police procedural with the punch of a political techno-thriller-gripping, atmospheric, and distinctly Austrian.

- Authentic setting: Salzburg & Kobernau erwald-real, rugged, unmistakable.
- Relentless pace: an investigation against the clock-when raising the alarm could trigger catastrophe.
- Political voltage: conspiracy, scapegoating narratives, media manipulation.
- Technology that makes sense: a historical A-9 meets modern methods.
- Heart & humor: a sharp-edged investigator-and a dog who steals hearts.

For readers of high-tension police and political thrillers with a strong sense of place-smart, tightly woven stories without the fluff.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FYY87QHT
• ISBN13: 9798272515711
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"