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This atmospheric and sinister mystery, perfect for fans of the Nordic thrillers of
Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larsson....
Synopsis:
Criminal inspector Leonore Asker seems to have the leading position at Malmö’s Major Crime Division within reach. But things go awry when, in the middle of a high-profile kidnapping case, management relegates her to the so-called Department of Lost Souls—the unit for odd, cold cases banished to the basement of the police station.
Despite the humiliation, Asker is drawn into one of the more peculiar cases. Someone is placing small ominous figures in town and one of them seems to represent the missing woman from the kidnapping case. As Asker’s investigation takes her to abandoned buildings, she reaches out to a local architecture expert and together they explore the sinister recesses of the city and discover that an unusual kind of evil lurks in the shadows.
Review:
I normally really like Nordic thrillers, but I do have to admit this one took awhile for me to get into the groove of. i don't think it was a translation issue, but just a different style, maybe? Asker is a odd character and that might have had a bit to do with it. But as the book progresses and finds it groove, that's when the twists start coming and the pace picks up and you keep turning the pages. As Asker fights her own boss, she has to look back into her childhood and the training given to her, to not only solve the mystery, but to survive when the case explodes into something no one saw coming. if you like mystery that is more thriller, this is the Nordic book for you.
About the Author:
Anders de la Motte, a former police officer, made his debut in 2010 with the award-winning thriller Game and has since then been one of Sweden’s most beloved and popular crime writers. He is the author of several acclaimed and bestselling crime fiction series, among them the suspenseful Skåne Quartet. Published in 2022, The Mountain King is the first bestselling installment in his new Leo Asker series.
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