Faber signs Karsten Dusse's 'violent crime escapade'

Faber has signed Karsten Dusse’s Murder Mindfully, the first in a new crime series already published in Germany. 

Crime editor Sara Helen Binney acquired world English language rights from Marei Pittner, formerly of Andrew Nurnberg. Rights have been sold in 23 territories to date and Faber will publish Murder Mindfully in January 2025. A Netflix series based on the novel is due for release on 31st October 2024. 

The synopsis for the novel reads: "Björn has been given an ultimatum to repair his work-life balance, or his wife Katharina will leave him—and take their daughter.

"He reluctantly starts a mindfulness class and to his surprise, it’s a revelation. He becomes calmer, more focused, and he’s starting to understand what’s really important in life. So when his client and brutal crime boss Dragan Sergowicz tries to interfere with his precious family time, Björn remembers his new-found goal to find serenity—and kills him. Now Björn can deepen his practice and calm his mind. Be here, now. Take a breath. And kill again." 

Binney said: "Murder Mindfully is a wickedly entertaining combination: a hilarious, brilliantly-plotted violent crime escapade with a deep understanding of mindfulness at its heart... Karsten has created something truly unique here, and I’m thrilled to be bringing his darkly funny vision to UK readers."