Crime with dog: Police and Quincy Determine at Traunsee!

Crime with dog: Police and Quincy Determine at Traunsee!

Gmunden, Österreich - On May 31, 2025, the new crime series "The only Witness" by Olivia Meltz will be released. This first story from the Traunsee crime series takes the readers with them on an exciting case that plays in the picturesque Gmunden. The main character is the policewoman Charlotte Hofreiter, who works for Europol and strives for larger cases. The action unfolds with the mysterious death of a journalist, with Quincy, a golden retriever and the only witness of the event.

Quincy, the lazy family dog, has a unique perspective on the events and, with his funny observations, ensures humorous moments. He is often seen when handling handkerchiefs, which gives his character a certain comedy. Charlotte Hofreiter is forced to work with Quincy to find out the truth. While Quincy does not have superpowers, he still brings a breath of fresh air to the investigation.

The fascination of animal investigators

The mixture of thriller and animal perspective is a popular element within the genre. The stories with pets, courtyard and wild animals as an investigator are very popular, which is also clear in the "Golden Retriever Mysteries" book series. The focus here is on the dog Rochester, which solves the secrets around different cases. This series comprises a total of 18 volumes, including titles such as "In Dog We Trust" and "Dog Have Mercy". All volumes are also available as audio.

Animal thrillers such as "Dogs, mountains, heavenly kingdom" by Hannsdieter Loy or the sheep thrillers of Leonie Swann offer further exciting insights into the world of animal investigators. Readers appreciate this combination of criminal case and animal perspective, as it enables deeper identification with the protagonists and increases the durability. As in Olivia Meltz’s work, where both the investigator and the dog play important roles, other animal crime novels also report on unusual partnerships that masterfully combine tension and humor.

The introduction of an animal figure that works with the main character not only opens up opportunities for exciting cases, but also for humorous inserts that surprise readers again and again. With “The only Witness”, another captivating contribution to the world of animal crime novels is made, which should like both animal -loving readers and crime fans.

With this new series, the trend towards crime novels with animal protagonists continues and ensures that the genre continues to captivate numerous readers.

For more information about Olivia Meltz 'New crime series Visit Golden Retriever Mysteries , as well as a look at the varied world of the Werfen.