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Dark Music
The gripping new thriller from the author of THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB
Series: Rekke and Vargas
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A gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider's Web
"A nerve-racking political thriller with the most exciting detective duo in a long time. Bring on their next case" — Romy Hausmann, author of Dear Child
"A rich, engrossing novel" — Literary Review
The launch of a new series inspired by Sherlock Holmes. A murder investigation brings together two unlikely allies in a race to uncover a shadowy international conspiracy.
Professor Hans Rekke: Born into a wealthy Stockholm family, he is a world authority on interrogation techniques, capable of vertiginous feats of logic and observation. However, he might just fall apart when the going gets tough, leading to substance abuse and despair.
Micaela Vargas: A community police officer born to Chilean political refugees in a tough suburb, she has two brothers on the shady side of the law.
Vargas feels she has something to prove. She's tenacious and uncompromising, but she needs Rekke's unique mind to help her solve the case. Rekke has it all — wealth, reputation — but also a tendency to throw it all away. He needs Vargas to help him get back on an even keel so he can focus his mind on finding the killer before they're both silenced for good.
Translated from the Swedish by Ian Giles
Series: Rekke and Vargas
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Pre-orderPost Mortem
Professor Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas have earned a reputation for solving the unsolvable. But they've never been confronted by a serial killer. That changes when Rekke receives a visit from Spanish chief inspector Rafael Corales, who is unable to forget the unsolved murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Now other bodies have come to light, marked...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Aug 2026Pre-order -
Dark Music
A gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider's Web "A nerve-racking political thriller with the most exciting detective duo in a long time. Bring on their next case" — Romy Hausmann, author of Dear Child "A rich, engrossing novel" — Literary Review The launch of a new series inspired by Sherlock Holmes. A murder...PaperbackSold Out -
Fatal Gambit
Claire Lidman died fourteen years ago. So why does she appear in the background of a recent holiday snap taken in Venice? Her husband brings the anomaly to Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas. Initial scepticism gives way to cautious belief, but Rekke is falling apart again and Vargas has her own problems. Her gangster brother is threatening to silence her...PaperbackSold Out
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Dark Music is a gripping crime thriller inspired by Sherlock Holmes, featuring a captivating duo navigating a complex investigation. Its plot delves into themes like the Taliban's disdain for music, the American 'War on Terror', and Sweden's antiterrorist policies. The novel is praised for its rich character development and intricate storytelling, capturing readers with its blend of crime-solving and political intrigue. Fans of dark Swedish crime are likely to enjoy its moody atmosphere and compelling narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529413229
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: MacLehose Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Ian Giles
- Translated by Ian Giles
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
About the Author
David Lagercrantz was born in 1962, and is an acclaimed author and journalist. In 2015 The Girl in the Spider's Web (2015), his continuation of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, became a worldwide bestseller and was made into a film by Sony Pictures (2018). He is the author of the acclaimed and bestselling I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Fall of Man in Wilmslow, and the fifth and sixth books in the Millennium series, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (2017) and The Girl Who Lived Twice (2019). Dark Music, the first Rekke and Vargas Investigation, will be published in the UK in 2022.
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Fatal Gambit
Claire Lidman died fourteen years ago. So why does she appear in the background of a recent holiday snap taken in Venice? Her husband brings the anomaly to Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas. Initial scepticism gives way to cautious belief, but Rekke is falling apart again and Vargas has her own problems. Her gangster brother is threatening to silence her...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Girl Who Lived Twice
"Expertly told, the plot crackles with life" - DAILY MAIL "Salander is centre stage . . . A pacy read" - SUNDAY EXPRESS "Exciting and disturbing" - LITERARY REVIEW The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has fresh outrage to avenge As Salander follows the scorched trail of her twin sister to Moscow, Blomkvist fears for her safety. He should, perhaps,...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO IS BACK WITH A UK NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist have not been in touch for some time. Then Blomkvist is contacted by renowned Swedish scientist Professor Balder. Warned that his life is in danger, but more concerned for his son's well-being, Balder wants Millennium to publish his story – and...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
Meet Lisbeth Salander, the iconic character who has captivated 100 million readers worldwide. "Salander remains, in Lagercrantz's hands, the enigmatic and fascinating anti-heroine in fiction" Financial Times "Salander and Blomkvist have survived the authorship transition intact and are just as compelling as ever" New York Times Lisbeth Salander is an unstoppable force. Sentenced to two months in a women's prison...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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Post Mortem
Professor Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas have earned a reputation for solving the unsolvable. But they've never been confronted by a serial killer. That changes when Rekke receives a visit from Spanish chief inspector Rafael Corales, who is unable to forget the unsolved murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Now other bodies have come to light, marked...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Aug 2026Pre-order -
Fatal Gambit
Claire Lidman died fourteen years ago. So why does she appear in the background of a recent holiday snap taken in Venice? Her husband brings the anomaly to Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas. Initial scepticism gives way to cautious belief, but Rekke is falling apart again and Vargas has her own problems. Her gangster brother is threatening to silence her...PaperbackSold Out
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