Marko Kloos' recent reads

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The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch

First in a best-selling series by a well-known German writer, this is a historical murder mystery that takes place in 17th-century Germany. It’s a dark tale about superstitions, belief, and the social dynamics of the age, seen through the eyes of the protagonist (a traveling executioner) and his scientifically minded, medically trained sidekick. A fast-paced narrative set in an uncommon time and place, it reminded me of Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose.

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Rosewater by Tade Thompson

First book in the Wormwood trilogy by British author Tade Thompson, Rosewater is set in a near-future version of Nigeria, where a mysterious biodome has appeared that may or may not portend an alien invasion. An intriguing and inventive science fiction blend of mystery, psychology, and action, with shades of Arrival and Annihilation.

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Voyage of the Dogs by Greg van Eekhout

This is a stand-alone, a charming middle-grade science fiction novel. The protagonists are dogs called Barkonauts, trained to assist the human astronauts in their mission. When their spaceship fails and the humans go missing, the dogs must save the ship and the day. I read this with my daughter, who loved it so much that she named her new robotic toy dog Lopside after the canine protagonist. Two paws up!