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The Inner Darkness

The gripping novel from the No. 1 bestseller now a hit BBC4 show
Series: Wisting
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The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst is a gripping crime thriller that follows the seasoned detective William Wisting. The story delves into the psyche of a manipulative and dangerous killer who is behind bars but has buried secrets that lead Wisting on a tense and perilous investigation. The detective faces a race against time to decipher cryptic clues and thwart a sinister plan, all while navigating the complexities of justice and truth.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you love intricate plots with unexpected twists. The story delves deep into psychological tensions and presents a chilling mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of Scandinavian noir and complex detective narratives will likely find this book highly appealing.

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The Inner Darkness

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The chilling new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst. This is Nordic Noir at its spine-tingling best.

The Inner Darkness follows Thomas Kerr, who has finally agreed to lead the police to his final victim's grave. But the expedition goes horribly wrong after his escape into the Norwegian forest.

Wisting must launch a frantic search to find this cold-blooded killer before he strikes again. But the body of another woman, killed weeks before, has been found. Murdered in the same way as Kerr's victims.

Is there a copycat killer on the loose? As the clock counts down to the next murder, Wisting must put everything on the line to stop a terrifying evil before it strikes again.

Series: Wisting

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The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst is praised for its tense and fast-paced narrative, creating a compelling sense of menace. It is considered a credible and impeccably crafted police procedural, with Horst being hailed as one of the most understated yet brilliant crime novelists. Compared to Henning Mankell, his works are seen as addictive and superbly plotted, appealing to fans of Nordic crime and literary crime fiction alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405941631

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Anne Bruce

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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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