Wackelkontakt

Sparkling and thrilling until the final short circuit - the new novel by Wolf Haas. Franz Escher is waiting for the electrician. His power outlet has a loose connection. To pass the time, he reads a book about the mafia crown witness Elio Russo. Elio is in prison, waiting for his release. He has betrayed so many people that he fears for his life. Out of fear, he lies awake at night reading a book. It’s about Franz Escher, who is waiting for the electrician. His power outlet has a loose connection. Wolf Haas' new novel ignites a narrative fireworks display: What begins as two somewhat straightforward life stories spirals into a dizzying dance - featuring a dead craftsman, family entanglements, and many unresolved secrets, sparkling and thrilling until the final short circuit.