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Watch THE CALENDAR KILLER on Amazon Prime now - a gripping adaptation of Sebastian Fitzek's bestselling novel WALK ME HOME.
Good morning. It's 7.35 a.m. And you're listening to your worst nightmare.
A psychopath has taken six people hostage at Berlin's leading radio station. He's playing a dangerous game with the listeners.
Every hour, a telephone will ring somewhere. Maybe it will be in your house. Or your office. And if you can't play the game, a hostage will die.
Renowned police psychologist Ira Samin must negotiate with the hostage-taker live on air. With the nation listening, he makes his sole demand: bring him his fiancée.
There's just one problem: she died in a horrific car accident eight months ago.
Facing an impossible demand, Ira must race against the clock to resolve one of the hardest negotiations of her career.
And all the while, somewhere, a telephone is ringing...
A terrifying and twisted thriller from international bestselling author Sebastian Fitzek, perfect for fans of John Marrs and Karin Slaughter.
'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' Harlan Coben
'Fitzek is simply amazing... A true master of his craft' Chris Carter
Sebastian Fitzek
Sebastian Fitzek is a German bestselling author known for his gripping psychological thrillers and masterful exploration of the darkest corners of the human mind.
Born in Berlin in 1971, Fitzek studied law, earned a PhD in copyright law, and worked as a program director for several major radio networks before turning to fiction. Since publishing his debut thriller, Therapy, he has become one of Europe’s most successful suspense writers, captivating readers with high-concept plots, relentless tension, and shocking twists.
His books have been translated into 36 languages and have sold more than 21 million copies worldwide. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television.
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