Mordýř – Adámek J. P. (2023)

In the border forest, mysterious black-haired women and girls are disappearing. No bodies have been found, no traces. Fear begins to spread among the common people. ***** The first to vanish was the noble Lady Guta, the wife of the Brandenburg margrave Egbert, who heeded the calls of King Přemysl I. Otakar and relocated to the border of the young kingdom. Despite the painful loss, the margrave did not give up and remained in the harsh region of the Ore Mountains. ***** More women disappear, the fears of the common folk grow, and efforts to create a prosperous estate slowly crumble. In a desperate attempt to maintain it, Egbert calls for help from Heřman of Týnce, a knight with a sharp sword and mind, known for his investigative skills and unbridled temperament. ***** Upon arriving from distant Venice, Heřman hires a clever orphan named Mikeš and immediately gets to work. During the challenging investigation, he gradually uncovers a horrifying secret, the monstrosity of which shakes even the hardened crusader. ***** What secret do the dark forests of the Ore Mountains hide? ***** Who is the murderer and what drives him to such brutal acts? ***** And what role will Father Bartoloměj, the humble servant of God, play in this dark tale?