The Fourth Victim
Anders Knutas series 9
Mari Jungstedt author Tiina Nunnally translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:9th Mar '17
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Fourth Victim, a brutal robbery leads to a child's tragic fate and a detective's race against time to catch a murderer.
In the sweltering heat of an August morning on the picturesque Swedish island of Gotland, tranquility is abruptly shattered by a violent crime. An armed robbery unfolds in mere minutes, leaving chaos in its wake, including a little girl struck by the fleeing getaway car. This shocking event sets the stage for a gripping tale of desperation and determination as the community grapples with the aftermath of the brutal act.
As the investigation unfolds, the police are relentless in their pursuit of justice. They manage to track down one of the suspects, only to discover he has been brutally murdered at a secluded farm. The only clues left behind are the tattoos on his arm, which bear three initials: his own and those of his accomplices. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the case, as Detective Superintendent Knutas races against time to uncover the identities of the remaining robbers.
The Fourth Victim weaves a tense narrative filled with suspense and intrigue. With the murderer potentially on the hunt for the remaining accomplices, the stakes are higher than ever. Can Knutas navigate the treacherous waters of this investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice before more lives are lost? This latest thriller from a renowned Scandinavian crime writer is sure to captivate fans of the genre.
Writers such as Henning Mankell may outsell Jungstedt in the UK, but - if there is any justice - she will not remain caviar to the general -- Barry Forshaw
There is an icy dispassionate grip to Jungstedt's writing that recalls Henning Mankell * Metro *
She is in total control of plot and pace, conveys chilling atmosphere and her characters are well above average for believability * The Times *
Jungstedt delivers excellent clammy atmosphere and a constant premonition of weird deaths to come. She's becoming one of Scandinavia's best crime writers, no mean compliment in a crowded field * The Times *
ISBN: 9780552168779
Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 23mm
Weight: 251g
368 pages