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Medusa (Oslo Crime Files 1)

A sleek, gripping psychological thriller that will keep you hooked

Torkil Damhaug author Robert Ferguson translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:8th Oct '15

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A gripping psychological thriller, Medusa (Oslo Crime Files 1) follows a doctor's desperate quest to prove his innocence amid a series of chilling murders.

In Medusa (Oslo Crime Files 1), a gripping psychological thriller unfolds as a woman mysteriously disappears from a forest near Oslo. Her body is later discovered, appearing to have been viciously attacked by a bear. However, as the investigation progresses, another woman goes missing and is found dead under similar circumstances, leading the police to suspect local doctor, Axel Glenne. The chilling similarities between the two cases raise questions about Axel's involvement, especially when forensic evidence suggests that both women were murdered.

As the net of suspicion tightens around Axel, he becomes increasingly convinced that his estranged twin brother, Brede, is the true culprit behind these heinous acts. Yet, the challenge lies in the fact that Brede has been missing for years, and Axel's attempts to prove his innocence hinge on locating his brother. Complicating matters further, there are no photographs of the twins together, and Axel's family has never met Brede, making the search all the more desperate.

Medusa (Oslo Crime Files 1) is a tale filled with dark twists and emotional turmoil, exploring themes of revenge, rage, and the complexities of familial bonds. As Axel races against time to unveil the truth, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey through the shadows of Oslo, where nothing is as it seems and every revelation leads to more questions.

Delivered with maximum psychological intensity -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *
Nothing is as it seems in this sleek and cunning thriller. The first in a series called the Oslo Crime Files, it is a more than promising debut -- Mark Sanderson * Evening Standard *
Torkil Damhaug distinguishes himself through his attention-grabbing depictions of places and personalities. He has now taken his place in the top ranks of Norwegian crime fiction writers * Aftenposten *
One of the best-written and nerve-wracking works of crime fiction in a long time * Dagens Næringsliv *
A novel about blame and guilt, about revenge and rage, about fantasies and frustrations - there are many powerful emotions and experiences in wait for the reader, too... Not a novel to pass up * Dagbladet *
Damhaug sneaks right up to the cutting edge with his new thriller * Dagsavisen *
Damhaug's new thriller is an exciting, original and disturbing novel with intriguing nuance and depth * VG *
The book delivers surprises up to the very last moment ... Damhaug knows the art of telling a spellbinding crime story * Jyllands-Posten, Denmark 3 *

ISBN: 9781472206831

Dimensions: 197mm x 141mm x 23mm

Weight: 242g

352 pages