Der perfekte Mord, published in 1960, is a detective fiction novel written by German author Frank Arnau.
[2] To celebrate the successful illegal transaction of weapons to Algerian freedom fighters, Nissim Cordanu is going to organise a dinner for ten people at his house.
Walter Reyder, head of the Hamburg Police research force, is oblivious when he is almost struck by Nissim's car.
Nissim immediately recognises his old friend, even though twenty-five years have passed since they met.
When it is announced that a very special hypnosis act will be performed at the party, Reyder decides that it is not yet time to reveal his true identity.