Missing
A psychological thriller about innocence and survival
Karin Alvtegen author Anna Paterson translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Canongate Books
Published:17th Feb '11
Should be back in stock very soon
In Missing, a homeless woman is wrongfully accused of a series of gruesome murders, prompting a desperate quest for her innocence.
In Missing, a chilling psychological thriller by Karin Alvtegen, the story unfolds with a gruesome murder that leaves the police baffled. They discover a dead man whose torso has been sliced open, with internal organs missing and a religious symbol left behind, hinting at a ritualistic act. As the investigation deepens, the tension escalates, revealing a darker side of humanity and the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
The plot takes a gripping turn when a homeless woman unexpectedly finds herself entangled in this horrifying case. Framed for the murders she did not commit, she becomes a target, forced to flee and navigate a treacherous world where danger lurks at every corner. As she struggles to survive, she must rely on her instincts and resourcefulness to evade capture while seeking the truth that will clear her name.
Missing not only captivates readers with its suspenseful narrative but also offers a profound exploration of the lives of those living on the fringes of society. Alvtegen masterfully weaves together themes of isolation, desperation, and the quest for justice in this intense race against time. With every twist and turn, the reader is drawn deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are life and death.
Reminiscent of Ruth Rendell at her best. * * Herald * *
Alvtegen is a name to watch. * * Guardian * *
A compelling tale...full of false leads and bloody deeds. * * Sunday Herald * *
Alvtegen's chilling novels are head and shoulders above the rest of the Scandi crew. * * Daily Mail * *
Alvtegen powerfully evokes Sibylla's sense of persecution and conveys what it means to live as an outsider, without ever compromising this compulsive thriller. * * Metro * *
A genuine hit . . . a brilliant novel. -- Gefle Dagblad, Sweden
A very powerful novel. Skilfully, very intimately and realistically, Alvtegen describes an individual living outside the margins. -- Helsingborgs Dagblad
A gripping, multi-faceted thriller. It is not only about brutal murder, but also about something more profound - an individual's road to awareness about her own life and value . . . Alvtegen is already amongst the top Swedish crime and thriller authors. * * Folkbladet Jönköping * *
ISBN: 9780857860224
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm
Weight: 236g
352 pages
Main - Reissue