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The Katharina Code

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The Katharina Code by Jørn Lier Horst is a gripping crime and thriller novel featuring detective William Wisting. He becomes absorbed in a cold case as he annually reviews unsolved mysteries, focusing particularly on the disappearance of Katharina Haugen. As Wisting delves deeper, he uncovers unsettling connections and secrets, intensifying the intrigue surrounding this unsolved crime.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by cold cases and appreciate a deep dive into the emotional complexities of unsolved mysteries. It pairs a seasoned detective's relentless pursuit of truth with a gripping, atmospheric narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Fans of engaging crime thrillers with a touch of human drama will likely find it captivating.

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The Katharina Code

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The first instalment in the Cold Case Quartet from the international bestseller, Jørn Lier Horst.

Twenty-six years ago, Katharina Haugen went missing. All she left behind was her husband Martin and a mysterious string of numbers written on a piece of paper.

Every year on October 10th, Chief Inspector William Wisting takes out the files of the case he was never able to solve, stares at the code he was never able to crack, and visits the husband he was never able to help.

But now Martin Haugen is missing too.

The police force is convinced he's involved in another disappearance of a young woman and asks Wisting to close the net around Martin.

But is he playing cat and mouse with a dangerous killer or a grief-stricken husband who cannot lay the past to rest?

Set across the icy streets and dark forests of Norway, The Katharina Code is a heart-stopping story of one man's consuming hope to solve his coldest case.

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The Katharina Code by Jørn Lier Horst is praised for its engaging Nordic police procedural elements and well-crafted, atmospheric storytelling. Reviewers commend the novel's intriguing plot, strong character development, and suspenseful execution. Horst's writing style is recognised for its subtlety and innovation, making it a notable entry in the Nordic crime fiction genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405938068

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Anne Bruce

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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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