Miriam Kowalski fights as an investigator against an impenetrable web of corruption and betrayal. But the deeper she delves into the swamp of criminal activity, the clearer it becomes to her: she is not just part of the game, but part of a much larger plan.As she increasingly finds herself confronted with Krüger, her dangerous ally, and the dark forces around her, Miriam realizes that trust is a luxury she can no longer afford. Every step she takes drags her further into the vortex of manipulation and betrayal. But there is something else waiting in the darkness - something that threatens to destroy Miriam.Burning Masks is a gripping thriller about the fine lines between good and evil, the painful truth behind apparent security, and the struggle for control in a world that thrives on secrets.Who really is the puppeteer? And who will burn in the end?