Cursed by Thomas Enger (English) Paperback Book

Description: Cursed by Thomas Enger, Kari Dickson A gripping narrative that begs comparison to Stieg Larsson - Bookpage FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What secret would you kill to protect?When Hedda Hellberg fails to return from a retreat in Italy, where she has been grieving for her recently dead father, her husband discovers that his wifes life is tangled in mystery. Hedda never left Oslo, the retreat has no record of her and, whats more, she appears to be connected to the death of an old man, gunned down on the first day of the hunting season in the depths of the Swedish forests. Henning Juul becomes involved in the case when his ex-wife joins in the search for the missing woman, and the estranged pair find themselves enmeshed both in the murky secrets of one of Swedens wealthiest families, and in the painful truths surrounding the death of their own son. With the loss of his son to deal with, as well as threats to his own life and to that of his ex-wife, Juul is prepared to risk everything to uncover a sinister maze of secrets that ultimately leads to the dark heart of European history.Taut, chilling and unputdownable, CURSED is the fourth in the internationally renowned series featuring conflicted, disillusioned by always dogged crime reporter Henning Juul, and marks the return of one of Norways finest crime writers. Notes The 4th book in the award-winning series featuring Henning Juul, from a Norwegian author. Follows on from Burned, Pierced and Scarred. One of the most unusual and intense writers in the field Independent Author Biography Thomas Enger is a former journalist. He made his debut with the crime novel Burned (Skinndod) in 2009, which became an international sensation before publication. Burned is the first in a series of four books about the journalist Henning Juul, which delves into the depths of Oslos underbelly, skewering the corridors of dirty politics and nailing the fast-moving world of 24-hour news. Rights to the series have been sold to 26 countries to date. In 2013 Enger published his first book for young adults, a dark fantasy thriller called The Evil Legacy, for which he won the U-prize (best book Young Adult). Enger also composes music, and he lives in Oslo. Review A gripping narrative that begs comparison to Stieg Larsson Bookpage * One of the most unusual and intense writers in the field Barry Forshaw, Independent * An intriguing new voice in crime NJ Cooper * Spine-chilling and utterly unputdownable. Thomas Enger has created a masterpiece of intrigue, fast-paced action and suspense that is destined to become Nordic Noir classic Yrsa Sigurdardottir * Thomas Enger is one of the finest writers in the Nordic Noir genre, and this is his very best book yet. Outstanding Ragnar Jonasson * Cursed is visceral and heartfelt - a gripping deep-dive into the secrets that hold families together and tear them apart Crime by the Book * Slick, compelling and taut, Thomas Enger combines a sophisticated layers of mysteries with an intensely scarred hero embarked on a tragic quest. A dark and suspenseful blast of Nordic exposure Chris Ewan * The Killing took us by surprise, The Bridge was a good follow-up, but the political drama Borgen knocked spots of both. For readers who enjoy these Scandinavian imports, this novel is a treat ... the dialogue is sharp and snappy, and the characters seem to come alive in this sophisticated and suspenseful tale Jessica Mann, Literary Review * It has real strengths: the careful language, preserved in the fine translation, and its haunted journalist hero ... An intriguing series Guardian * A powerful new voice and a writer I will follow with great interest Raven Crime Reads Long Description What secret would you kill to protect?When Hedda Hellberg fails to return from a retreat in Italy, where she has been grieving for her recently dead father, her husband discovers that his wifes life is tangled in mystery. Hedda never left Oslo, the retreat has no record of her and, whats more, she appears to be connected to the death of an old man, gunned down on the first day of the hunting season in the depths of the Swedish forests. Henning Juul becomes involved in the case when his ex-wife joins in the search for the missing woman, and the estranged pair find themselves enmeshed both in the murky secrets of one of Swedens wealthiest families, and in the painful truths surrounding the death of their own son. With the loss of his son to deal with, as well as threats to his own life and to that of his ex-wife, Juul is prepared to risk everything to uncover a sinister maze of secrets that ultimately leads to the dark heart of European history.Taut, chilling and unputdownable, CURSED is the fourth in the internationally renowned series featuring conflicted, disillusioned by always dogged crime reporter Henning Juul, and marks the return of one of Norways finest crime writers. Review Quote "Suspenseful, dark, and gritty, this is a must-read." -- Booklist Details ISBN191063364X Author Kari Dickson Publisher Orenda Books Series Henning Juul Year 2017 Translator Kari Dickson ISBN-10 191063364X ISBN-13 9781910633649 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-02-15 Imprint Orenda Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Norwegian Media Book DEWEY 839.8238 Pages 276 Language English Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2017-02-15 AU Release Date 2017-02-15 NZ Release Date 2017-02-15 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101709709;

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