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Motive X

By Stefan Ahnhem
Series: A Fabian Risk Thriller
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In Motive X by Stefan Ahnhem, detective Fabian Risk finds himself caught in a chilling investigation as a string of murders rocks Helsingborg. Each death carries a mysterious signature, challenging Risk to decipher the pattern behind these crimes. Balancing personal and professional stakes, he races against time to prevent the killer from striking again, navigating through suspense and unexpected twists.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy edge-of-your-seat suspense and intricate detective work. With captivating narrative techniques and a compelling protagonist, it delves into dark motives, weaving a complex mystery that promises to keep you guessing until the very end.

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How do you catch a serial killer who never strikes the same way twice?

From the million-copy author of Victim Without a Face. To enter Stefan Ahnhem's world, with its interwoven plotlines and sprawling cast of characters, is to put yourself in the hands of a master storyteller.

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He strikes at random. His motive unknown. No one is safe...

Helsingborg police must solve the unsolveable. A wave of apparently random homicides is sweeping through their idyllic seaside town. The murders have no pattern, no order, no reason. The perpetrator is immune to psychological profiling; forensically untraceable; utterly invulnerable to modern police techniques.

The body count is growing. But lead investigator Fabian Risk is distracted by his mission to expose a corrupt colleague, and his boss Astrid is spiralling back into addiction. As the hunt for the solution becomes ever more desperate, their tight-knit team begins to unravel...

Motive X is both an explosive, multi-layered thriller and a fearless exploration of the darkest side of human nature. To enter Stefan Ahnhem's world, with its interwoven plotlines and sprawling cast of characters, is to put yourself in the hands of a master storyteller.

The story continues in X Ways to Die, available May 2020.

REVIEWS FOR STEFAN AHNHEM:

'Atmospheric and complicated [...] with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps' Sunday Times (star pick).

'More gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell' Tony Parsons.

'Epic in scale and ambition' Daily Mail.

'An intense journey, with an intricate plot... Ahnhem has mastered atmosphere, pacing and intrigue' Crime Review.

'Masterly plotting, grisly murders and chilling suspense: Stefan Ahnhem keeps the threads of this complex, two-country narrative pulled tense' Better Reading.

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  • Motive X
    He strikes at random. His motive unknown. No one is safe... Helsingborg police must solve the unsolveable. A wave of apparently random homicides is sweeping through their idyllic seaside town. The murders have no pattern, no order, no reason. The perpetrator is immune to psychological profiling; forensically untraceable; utterly invulnerable to modern police techniques. The body count is growing. But...
    By Stefan Ahnhem
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  • The Final Nail
    'Breathlessly suspenseful, ingeniously plotted and impossible to put down' Yrsa Sigurdardottir The epic, explosive Fabian Risk series concludes with this action-packed thriller from international number one bestseller Stefan Ahnhem. He has extorted. He has abused. He has raped. He has sacrificed colleagues as a means to reach the top. His name is Kim Sleizner – and he works as a...
    By Stefan Ahnhem
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Motive X by Stefan Ahnhem has been praised for its intricate storytelling and ability to juggle multiple narratives seamlessly. The novel is noted for its engaging writing style that employs teasing scene changes and various perspectives, along with effectively portraying gory violence in a matter-of-fact manner. Overall, reviewers regard it as a very well-crafted crime thriller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786694621

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 608

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: A Fabian Risk Thriller Stefan Ahnhem

About the Author

Stefan Ahnhem is the internationally bestselling author of the Fabian Risk thrillers. He has worked as a screenwriter on Mankell's Kurt Wallander series and serves on the board of the Swedish Writers Guild. He lives in Copenhagen. Follow him @StefanAhnhem.

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