: The series follows a recurring partnership between Rocco Eberhardt , a defense lawyer, and Justus Jarmer , a forensic doctor.

The of the Eberhardt & Jarmer book series by Florian Schwiecker and Michael Tsokos is the professional background of its authors, which lends the "justice-thriller" (Justiz-Krimi) series a high degree of insider realism :

: Michael Tsokos is a world-renowned forensic pathologist, and Florian Schwiecker is a former criminal defense attorney. Their combined experience allows the books to blend realistic legal procedures with accurate medical forensics.

: The series is published by Droemer Knaur and has consistently reached the SPIEGEL Bestseller list in Germany.

: The titles often feature a specific number that relates to the central mystery, such as: Die 7. Zeugin (The 7th Witness). Der 13. Mann (The 13th Man). Der 1. Patient (The 1st Patient).