The Enigma of Room 622

A gruesome discovery takes place on a cold December morning in a luxurious hotel nestled in the picturesque Swiss Alps. Room 622 yields a body, leaving the police baffled and the case eventually fading into oblivion. Years later, seeking solace after a heartbreak, author Joël Dicker arrives at the very same hotel. Little does he expect to be drawn into the vortex of a long-forgotten crime. He is joined by Scarlett, a charming guest and aspiring writer staying in the neighboring room. Together, they embark on a journey of seeking answers, engaging in captivating discussions about the craft of writing.
What really happened that fateful night? This devilishly clever detective novel, constructed with the precision of a Swiss watch, will unveil the truth. Joël Dicker takes readers on a journey to his native Switzerland, where a gripping investigation unfolds.
A love triangle, power plays, betrayal, and jealousy – these are just some of the ingredients of this unexpected story that reveals a completely different, unsettling side of Switzerland.

The truth will turn out to be far from what the characters and readers imagined.