This beautiful softcover edition of the original Swiss release is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and showing only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmared, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. Diogenes Verlag is a Swiss publishing house based in Zurich, Switzerland. Der Hahn ist tot is a psychological crime novel by German author Ingrid Noll, known for her dark humor and sharp insight into human nature. The story centers on Rosemarie, a seemingly unremarkable middle-aged teacher whose obsessive desires spiral into dangerous territory. Blurring the line between good and evil, the novel explores how ordinary people can commit extraordinary acts. Widely praised upon release, Der Hahn ist tot helped establish Noll as a leading voice in German psychological thrillers and remains one of her most acclaimed works.