The beautiful medieval architecture of Bruges belies the dark longings of her residents. When the wealthy and powerful Ludovic Degroofs jewelry store is broken into, nothing is stolen, but the jewels have been dissolved in jars of aqua regia, an acid so strong it can even melt gold. In the empty safe is a scrap of paper on which a strange square has been drawn. At first, Inspector Van In pays little attention to the paper, focusing on the bizarre nature of the burglary. But when Degroofs offspring also receive letters with this same square, Van In and the beautiful new DA Hannelore Martens find themselves unraveling a complex web of enigmatic Latin phrase, a baroness fallen family, and Degroofs relationship with a hostage grandchild, ransomed for a priceless collection of art.

The Square of Revenge (Inspector Van In)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Aspe, Pieter

Mystery

AudioGO

Behind the glamorous facade of elite Belgian society lies a seedy world unseen by the public eye—but nothing stays hidden forever Inspector Pieter Van In is begrudgingly finishing up a healthy lunch when he hears the news: While restoring their farmhouse, the Vermasts have found a skeleton in the backyard. Van In, who happens to be married to the deputy public prosecutor, is determined to solve the case in double-quick time and squeeze in one last vacation before the birth of his first child. But this murder is trickier than it looks. The Vermasts’ land belonged to the most prominent businessman in West Flanders before it was suddenly handed over to a right-wing charity. The heavily endowed foundation appears to have no expenditures or investments. So who’s financing it—and why? Before he knows it, Van In finds himself in the middle of a complex web—one that involves high-level officials, local law enforcement, and common thugs. The harder he tries to unravel the thread, the more difficult it becomes to uncover the secrets that the charity’s benefactors are trying to hide. This time Van In will have to risk lives to find out the truth.

From Bruges with Love (The Pieter Van In Mysteries)

Doyle, Brian

Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.

Nominated for the Hercule Poirot Award: Commissioner Pieter Van In must find the link between members of a satanic conspiracy and a young woman’s death A young woman is found dead in the canal outside her Bruges apartment building. But what seems like a clear-cut suicide evolves into something much more complex when Commissioner Pieter Van In uncovers the girl’s involvement in a satanic sect. Who is the mysterious Venex, and why does he inspire such devotion from his disciples? Complicating the investigation further, Van In’s boss allows beautiful journalist Saartje Maes to profile the case, sparking tension with the commissioner’s expectant wife, District Attorney Hannelore Martens. As a horrific tragedy shocks the city, Van In seems to be surrounded by secrets. And though exposing them will lead him to the truth, it will also pit him against the very police force to which he’s devoted his life. A Belgian national bestseller, The Fourth Figure has been reprinted in Dutch seventeen times. It is the 4th book in the Pieter Van In Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

The Fourth Figure (The Pieter Van In Mysteries)

Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller

An ancient family name hides sinister secrets of love and betrayal, riches and revenge in the heart-pounding English-language debut by Pieter Aspe. The beautiful medieval architecture of Bruges belies the dark longings of her residents. When the wealthy and powerful Ludovic Degroof’s jewelry store is broken into, nothing is stolen, but the jewels have been dissolved in jars if aqua regia, an acid so strong it can even melt gold. In the empty safe is a scrap of paper on which a strange square has been drawn. At first, Inspector Van In pays little attention to the paper, focusing on the bizarre nature of the burglary. But when Degroof’s offspring also receive letters with this same square, Van In and the beautiful new DA Hannelore Martens find themselves unraveling a complex web of enigmatic Latin phrase and a baroness’ fallen family and Degroof’s relationship with a hostage grandchild, ransomed for a priceless collection of art.

The Square of Revenge (Inspector Van In Mysteries)

Pegasus Crime

In the second novel by the internationally bestselling Pieter Aspe, Inspector Van In races against the clock to thwart a series of terrorist plots
One quiet snow-covered Sunday morning in Bruges, a prominent business executive is found dead in the streets, apparently due to an alcoholic hemorage, but for Inspector Van In, there is a something about the autopsy that does not add up. When he questions the businessman’s friend, a Dutchman, he too is found dead the next morning, burned to death in a house fire.
When there is an explosion in the middle of a popular tourist area in downtown Bruges, Van In strives to find the connection between the three incidents, but no one is coming forward to claim responsibility for this terrorist attack. Just an anonymous letter to the police, threatening more bombings―unless they cooperate with a series of demands that would undermine the entire city government.
Aided by the spunky and beautiful assistant DA Hannelore Maartens, Inspector Van In finds himself enmeshed in the case that threatens not just the lives of countless of innocent people, but the heart of the city he loves.

The Midas Murders (Inspector Van In Mystery)

An ancient family name hides sinister secrets of love and betrayal, riches and revenge in Pieter Aspe’s tantalizing English-language debut. The beautiful medieval architecture of Bruges belies the dark longings of her residents. When the wealthy and powerful Ludovic Degroof’s jewelry store is broken into, nothing is stolen, but the jewels have been dissolved in jars of acid so strong it can even melt gold. In the empty safe is a scrap of paper on which a strange square has been drawn. But when Degroof’s offspring also receive letters with this same square, Inspector Pieter Van In and the beautiful new DA Hannelore Martens find themselves unraveling a complex web of enigmatic Latin phrases, a baroness’ fallen family, and Degroof’s relationship with a hostage grandchild, who has been ransomed for a priceless collection of art.

The Square of Revenge: An Inspector Van In Mystery

Pegasus Books

In the second novel by the internationally bestselling Pieter Aspe, Inspector Van In races against the clock to thwart a series of terrorist plots One quiet snow-covered Sunday morning in Bruges, a prominent business executive is found dead in the streets, apparently due to an alcoholic hemorage, but for Inspector Van In, there is a something about the autopsy that does not add up. When he questions the businessman’s friend, a Dutchman, he too is found dead the next morning, burned to death in a house fire. When there is an explosion in the middle of a popular tourist area in downtown Bruges, Van In strives to find the connection between the three incidents, but no one is coming forward to claim responsibility for this terrorist attack. Just an anonymous letter to the police, threatening more bombings―unless they cooperate with a series of demands that would undermine the entire city government. Aided by the spunky and beautiful assistant DA Hannelore Maartens, Inspector Van In finds himself enmeshed in the case that threatens not just the lives of countless of innocent people, but the heart of the city he loves.

The Midas Murders (Inspector Van)

Le Carré de la vengeance

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

ALBIN MICHEL

Le commissaire Van In, grande gueule au cœur tendre et buveur de bière impénitent, son adjoint, le perspicace Versavel, et la belle Hannelore Martens, substitut du procureur. Un trio de choc pour déjouer une série d'affaires qui sème la panique dans la ville de Bruges. Une fois de plus, le pas très politiquement correct Van In s'apprête à jeter le trouble en haut lieu, où l'on semble peu pressé de le voir résoudre son enquête. Après le très remarqué Carré de la vengeance, le nouveau suspense de P. Aspe, «le Simenon flamand, qui fait souffler un vent comique et iconoclaste au pays du roman policier». Le Figaro Magazine

Chaos sur Bruges

Literary

Dans un jardin de la banlieue huppée de Bruges, une petite fille découvre un squelette. Des années auparavant, la maison abritait un bordel de luxe, le Love, fréquenté par les notables de la région. Ballets roses, réseaux de prostitution, corruption, collusion avec les plus hautes sphères du pouvoir... certains mettront tout en œuvre pour faire échouer l'enquête du peu diplomate commissaire Van In, de son adjoint, le perspicace Versavel, et de la séduisante et redoutable substitut du procureur, Hannelore Martens.

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