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Letzte Runde
by Moritz Matthies
Letzte Runde drops you into the chaotic, charming world of the Berlin Zoo, where the real brains behind the operation belong to a clan of meerkats. When bizarre incidents start unsettling the animals – a lion's mane goes missing, elephant tusks vanish, and a flamingo disappears – it’s up to Ray, the meerkat detective with a knack for sniffing out trouble, to get to the bottom of it. He ropes in his reluctant human partner, Phil, and his clever, book-smart brother Rufus, forming the most delightfully unlikely investigative team you'll encounter. This is a genuinely funny mystery, brimming with silly antics, quirky animal personalities, and surprisingly sweet domestic drama within the meerkat family. It’s a perfect pick if you’re looking for a lighthearted, chuckle-out-loud read that offers a refreshing twist on the amateur sleuth trope.
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