First published 2011
Law enforcement ranks murderers from Level 1 random killers to Level 25 torturers and butchers whose cruelty defies comprehension. Now a new category exists. A secret elite unit knows about this unprecedented dimension of terror. They have orders to eliminate the world's most dangerous killers and psychopaths. Only one person belongs in this new classification so far. His victims include everyone. His methods encompass anything that serves his purpose. His name is Sqweegel. His classification is Level 26. The team faces their most challenging target yet as they attempt to stop a killer who operates beyond all previous understanding of human evil. This multimedia thriller combines traditional reading with online audiovisual content that expands the story beyond the printed page.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Level 26
Period: 21st-century
428 pages · Paperback · Bastei Lübbe
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder