Engel is a novel written by the German author Volker Kutscher. The story is set in Berlin in the 1930s, during the rise of the Nazi regime. The protagonist, Gereon Rath, is a police inspector who is investigating a series of murders that seem to be connected to a mysterious figure known as Engel.
As Rath delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and intrigue that reaches the highest levels of power in the city. Along the way, he must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the time, where loyalty is a rare commodity and betrayal is always lurking around the corner.
Engel is a gripping thriller that combines historical fiction with elements of mystery and suspense. It offers a vivid portrait of a city on the brink of chaos, where the line between good and evil is constantly blurred.