The young detectives 1 and the devil figure

In a restless night the young Robert observed a strange red light on the road. At first, he still believes in a coincidence, but as the friend of his mother Henriette Tower Guardian was frightened by a terrible devil figure to death, has awakened his instincts. Together with his sister Emma he identified in the case, both must soon deeply read in the legendary world of her hometown Eschwege ...

Also Nocturna Audio has brought the young detectives a series from the genre of junior detectives on the market, but this is aimed at the slightly younger audience. The first episode about the terrifying devil figure taking into lots of local color, author Thomas Tippner is deeply read in the legends of the small Hessian town and well placed with. It goes for the target group from about 8 years quite creepy to which short stories unfold built here a pretty eerie effect. Initially, however, only once Robert and Emma are presented including dog Figo what happens amusing and entertaining. But later in the plot can be just too much time, some scenes dressed while in the length and strain the attention of the young audience assets. A significant tightening of almost 75 minutes would have done the dynamics. In addition, a long time is not really clear what is really behind the attack on Henriette, one gropes in the dark with no clue. Only at the end everything will be revealed, but no dialogue, but a report was used also here sentiment is wasted again. Well I like that here no car chases or unrealistic aufmerksamkeitsheischenden scenes were used, the end seems so much more rounded and realistic. Overall, promises the first installment in the series some positive elements, but also has potential for improvement.

When the speakers was elected on a very successful mix that consists of well-known voices and actors who are not yet too often happened in radio plays. The years of experience pays off in the end Jannik man and Theresa Underberg as Ermittlerduo significantly from, both acting still fresh and can create a high level of professionalism of the day anyway. Rita Russell was chosen as the narrator, in this first episode it also has plenty to do for my taste it assumes more common use as well as liveliness of the action. She chooses a rather quiet narrative, creating an intense atmosphere, in some places it but could have come out even more. Boje like me as Henriette very good, she talks alive and creates an unforgettable character.

The frequent use of music quite a formative atmosphere is created which succeeded adapts to the action. Besides, many harmonious melodies are used, slightly shorter but these did also done their service. The very clean production is also reflected in the clear sound quality again, so that the sounds used come from credible speakers.

The unusual style of drawing the cover like very well with personally, he stands out positively from the frequent monotony. Watching are of course Robert, Emma and dog Figo before Nikolaiturm. Inside the booklet there are some more drawings, a track overview and a city map drawn from Eschwege, which can facilitate orientation while listening well.

Conclusion: The strong local relevance and wonderfully eerie legends surrounding the city Eschwege can convince, as the successful mood and pleasant setting. However, the action would still be something altogether streamlined. Overall, a promising start, which makes looking forward to the further development of the series.