In his latest book 'In Broad Daylight', Munich author Peter Probst revisits a haunting chapter of post-war German history, focusing on the mysterious vanishings of three children in Pirmasens during the 1960s. The unsettling cases, which occurred on Fridays in 1962, 1964, and 1967, saw children aged between eight and ten disappear near the exhibition grounds without a trace. Despite extensive investigations, the fates of Walter Broschard, Klaus-Dieter Stark, and Eveline Lübbert remain unknown to this day.

Probst's novel not only recounts the eerie events surrounding these child disappearances but also examines the societal impact of such tragedies on the community of Pirmasens in the post-war era. The disappearances haunted locals and stirred fear, casting a shadow on the innocence of childhood in a recovering Germany. Through a fictional lens, Probst aims to shed light on these forgotten stories and their implications on contemporary society, urging readers to reflect on past horrors and their lasting effects.

As crime fiction often intertwines with real historical events, Probst’s work invites a dialogue about memory, loss, and the unresolved questions surrounding the children’s fates. This novel serves not only as a thriller but also as a reminder of the darker aspects of history that continue to resonate today, highlighting the need for justice and closure in the face of elusive truths.