In this installment, is plagued by gruesome murders that resemble the work of the infamous "Elbripper," a serial killer who has been underground for two years.

Some critics from booknerds.de noted that while it is exciting, the book has some "weaknesses," such as being less suited for readers seeking high literary sophistication.

It is frequently called a "pageturner" due to its atmosphere and the personal stakes for the main characters. :

, a former LKA investigator who had retired to the province following a traumatic encounter with the Elbripper, is reactivated because he knows the killer's patterns best.

Critical and reader feedback highlights a fast-paced thriller that maintains high tension. :

Similar to the first book, some readers felt the depiction of Beck’s trauma was occasionally "too thick" or exaggerated. Hundstage für Beck - Tom Voss | S. Fischer Verlage

Beck and his colleague —who is highly pregnant during the investigation—must determine if the original killer has returned or if they are facing a dangerous copycat with a changing "modus operandi". Review Summary & Opinions

Reviewers from Krimi-Couch.de describe it as a "briskly written crime thriller" that often exceeds expectations, recommending it to fans of authors like Andreas Winkelmann.