What does law have to do with justice?
This absorbing debut novel draws from Elisa Hoven’s experience as a professor of criminal law and high-court judge. Nine cases unfold as gripping legal dramas, exploring moral and ethical dilemmas through the lens of law and justice.
“Dark Moments” takes the reader into the world of protagonist and narrator, Eva Herbergen, a seasoned defence lawyer from Berlin, as she unravels the complexities of the human condition in a captivating array of legal quandaries that shape and test her resolve. Each tale is woven with unforeseen twists and revelations.
From rape to fraud, assault to murder, each case challenges conventional notions of right and wrong, blurring the lines and forcing Eva Herbergen to confront her own issues from the past. As she explores the intricate web of moral ambiguity, her resolve is tested, and her boundaries are constantly pushed.
"very, very exciting" - ARD radio 3 (Thadeusz lang & breit), Jörg Thadeusz
"A gripping novel about the dilemma between law and justice." - FAS
"Various cases, each with a surprise twist, are masterfully woven into the [protagonist's] inner life. [...] develops a pull that is hard to resist." -ZEIT, Max Landorff
"Profound, enlightening, breathtakingly exciting." - HÖRZU
"Immer wieder bringt sie ihre Leser:innen dazu, das eigene Urteilsvermögen in Frage zu stellen [...]. Das ist so spannend! [...] wirklich fantastisch." - WDR2 Lesen, Sonja Vieth
"a gripping novel about the ethical and moral dilemmas of the individual" - mdr, Rebekka Adler
