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The Cabin

Series: Wisting
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In The Cabin by Jørn Lier Horst, a disillusioned detective investigates a double murder in a Norwegian resort town. As he unravels the complex web of secrets and lies surrounding the victims, the case takes unexpected twists, revealing connections to politics and power struggles. This crime thriller promises suspense with its exploration of human motives and morality.
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If you're a fan of gripping crime and thriller stories that intricately weave suspense and mystery, you might enjoy this book. Jørn Lier Horst crafts a compelling narrative filled with unexpected twists, as it delves into the complexities of a dark and chilling investigation, captivating readers with its authenticity and depth.

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The Cabin

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The second instalment in the Cold Case Quartet from one of Scandinavia's most successful writers.

It's been fifteen years since Simon Meier walked out of his house, never to be seen again. And just one day since politician Bernard Clausen was found dead at his cabin on the Norwegian coast.

When Chief Inspector William Wisting is asked to investigate, he soon discovers he may have found the key to solving Meier's disappearance. But doing so means he must work with an old adversary to piece together what really happened all those years ago.

It's a puzzle that leads them into a dark underworld on the trail of Clausen's interests and vices. A shady place from which they may never emerge—especially when Wisting finds it leads closer to home than he ever could have imagined.

Series: Wisting

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The latest reviews consistently commend The Cabin for its precise depiction of investigative procedures, which keeps readers engaged until the end. Critics highlight its impeccably crafted story and atmospheric, character-driven narrative. The book is frequently praised for its well-drawn characters, strong plotting, and is favourably compared to other elite Nordic crime writers, marking it as an addictive and thrilling police procedural.

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ISBN: 9781405941617

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Anne Bruce

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 416

About the Author

J rn Lier Horst (Author) J rn Lier Horst worked as a police officer and head of investigations before becoming a full-time writer, and has established himself as one of the most successful authors to come out of Scandinavia. His books have sold over three million copies in his native Norway alone, been No. 1 international bestsellers, and he's published in more than forty countries around the world. In 2024, he was awarded the prestigious Finnish Whodunnit Society's Honorary Award for excellence in foreign crime fiction. The Wisting TV adaptation, produced by the team behind Wallander and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, was a hit series. The first three series are available to stream on BBC4. Anne Bruce (Translator) Anne Bruce studied Norwegian and English at the University of Glasgow and now lives on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. She has translated a number of crime novels by Anne Holt and Jorn Lier Horst, including the Petrona-Prize-winning The Caveman and When It Grows Dark, which was longlisted for the CWA International Dagger in 2017.

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