Hotbeds

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It is the land of towering mountains, ancient cultures, and vast skies. In Arne Drews' detective story, Nepal also becomes the land of darkness beneath the sun:Astrange wave of illness threatens to strike a country known for its fragile healthcare systems and the challenging working conditions faced by medical staff. Amid the heated atmosphere and the rising pandemonium, Inspector Sanjit's team confronts unique challenges of their own. Brought to life by vivid characters, profound local knowledge, and medical expertise, the author's latest work breathes the fear of disease and the unknown in one of the most isolated regions on Earth. Not only in light of the events of 2020, 'Hotbeds' is a book that comes highly recommended without hesitation."
Prof. Dr. Danny Jonigk, Hannover Medical School
"Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Inspector Sanjit must solve a mysterious death. The global wave of infection collides with a country lacking widespread medical care, with no social safety net for day laborers, heavily dependent on tourism, and reliant on migrant workers abroad who return home sick or injured. It is the vivid description of the small details that truly immerses the reader in Nepalese culture and mindset."
Christof Nettekoven, expedition mountaineer, alpine researcher, and filmmaker