Susanne Kaiser's Crime Novel 'Witch Hunt' Addresses Digital Violence Against Women

Author Susanne Kaiser has published a new crime novel titled 'Witch Hunt' that explores the theme of digital violence targeting women. The book follows a Munich politician named Deniz Yanar who faces online harassment and threats that escalate into physical danger. A police officer identified only as Obalski investigates the case while working undercover with a special unit called XX. Kaiser, known for her journalistic work on male violence and anti-feminism through publications like 'Backlash – Die neue Gewalt gegen Frauen,' continues to address these issues in her fiction. The novel serves as a follow-up to her previous work 'Riot Girl,' which was released in 2025 and received significant attention as one of the most notable German crime debuts in recent years. Critics note that digital aggression against women remains an uncommon subject within the crime genre. The story's relevance is highlighted by real-world incidents involving public figures experiencing similar harassment. While the narrative focuses on victims of male violence, it also portrays women who actively resist such aggression. The book's publication coincides with contemporary discussions about online abuse faced by female politicians and public figures.