Smoke Screen

In Smoke Screen, a New Year's Eve explosion leads investigators Blix and Ramm to unravel a chilling mystery involving a missing girl and a terrorist threat.

In Smoke Screen, the story unfolds on New Year’s Eve in Oslo, where the festive atmosphere is shattered by a catastrophic explosion. The city is thrown into chaos as a suspected terrorist attack sends shockwaves through the community. Amidst the turmoil, police officer Alexander Blix and blogger Emma Ramm are thrust into a harrowing investigation when they discover that a severely injured survivor is the mother of a two-year-old girl, Patricia Smeplass, who vanished without a trace a decade ago. The case, long considered cold, suddenly reignites public interest and raises more questions than answers.

As Blix and Ramm delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets that complicates the narrative surrounding Patricia's disappearance. The duo must navigate the complexities of a case that intertwines personal histories with the ongoing terror threat. The suspense builds as they realize that the connections between the past and present are more intricate than they initially believed, leading them to question everything they thought they knew about the case.

Smoke Screen is the second installment in a captivating series that blends atmospheric storytelling with a gripping plot. Readers can expect a thrilling ride filled with dark twists, complex relationships, and a chilling Scandinavian backdrop. The collaboration between renowned authors Thomas Enger and Jørn Lier Horst brings a unique dynamic to the narrative, making this a must-read for fans of Nordic noir.