A thriller with philosophical twist
A Philosophical Investigation is a perfect read for anyone who loves a good murder mystery with a philosophical twist. Set in a future where DNA detection and brain imaging are commonplace, Detective Isadora Jacowicz sets out to stop a serial killer, code-named Wittgenstein. The book is chilling yet absorbing, and the reader is treated to a glimpse inside the killer's mind. Philip Kerr has done a fantastic job of crafting a story that combines detective work with philosophical musings, making this book a must-read for fans of both genres.
ISBN: 9780143117537
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM97.25 MYR
Authors:
Philip Kerr
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Date of Publication: 2010-04-27
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 2001 readers)
Description
A terrifyingly prescient cult classic by the bestselling author of the Bernie Gunther series. “Chilling...absorbing...part techno-thriller, part futuristic detective story, part diary of a serial killer.”— The New York Times Book Review LONDON, 2013 . Serial killings have reached epidemic proportions—even with the widespread government use of DNA detection, brain-imaging, and the “punitive coma.” Beautiful, whip-smart, and driven by demons of her own, Detective Isadora “Jake” Jacowicz must stop a murderer, code-named “Wittgenstein,” who has taken it upon himself to eliminate any man who has tested positive for a tendency towards violent behavior—even if his victim has never committed a crime. He is a killer whose intellectual brilliance is matched only by his homicidal madness.
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