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Title details for Dead Joker by Anne Holt - Available

Dead Joker

#5 in series

by Anne Holt
Anne Bruce
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From Anne Holt, the internationally bestselling author of 1222, comes the next installment in her Edgar Award–nominated mystery series.Chief Public Prosecutor Sigurd Halvorsrud's wife is found dead in front of the fireplace in the family living room. The cause of death: decapitation. Her husband, who witnessed the grisly murder and is himself covered in blood, immediately falls under suspicion, though he claims his wife's killer was Ståle Salvesen, a man he'd prosecuted years before. Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is called in to lead the investigation with her old colleague, Billy T. Despite the circumstantial evidence, Hanne is unconvinced of Sigurd Halvorsrud's guilt—that is, until a witness says he saw Ståle Salvesen commit suicide by jumping off a bridge days before the murder took place. Then a journalist at one of Oslo's largest newspapers is found beheaded. What links these two horrifically violent crimes?The demanding investigation soon clashes with a terrible crisis in Hanne's personal life. Cecilie, the woman she has lived with for almost twenty years, has fallen seriously ill and doesn't have much time to live.With a savage killer on the loose, Hanne must ask herself: Is the truth worth chasing at all costs?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Hanne Wilhelmsen

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 26, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781504777032
      • File size: 403550 KB
      • Duration: 14:00:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The pairing of Kate Reading's narration skills with the talents of one of Norway's premier authors creates a real treat for psychological thriller fans. Holt's fifth Hanne Wilhelmsen novel presents another satisfying mystery in which the action is fast, the characters have depth, and there are enough surprising plot turns and suspects to give the listener a full ride before the crime is solved. Reading's crisp diction moves the action along smartly without losing the listener in the maze of clues and characters. Her facility with languages and convincing accents is an asset as she familiarizes listeners with Norwegian names. Fans of Scandinavian mysteries, as well as first-timers, will be delighted with Reading's delivery of Holt's latest. M.O.B. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 23, 2016
      Edgar-finalist Holt’s powerful fifth Hanne Wilhelmsen novel (after The Lion’s Mouth) finds the Oslo chief inspector investigating the murder of Doris Flo Halvorsrud. The police suspect the culprit is her husband, Chief Public Prosecutor Sigurd Halvorsrud, who claims he was held at gunpoint and forced to watch as Ståle Salvesen—a businessmen he once investigated for insider dealing—beheaded his wife. Unfortunately for Sigurd, Ståle was seen jumping off the Staure Bridge the Monday before the murder. After Sigurd is released from jail, a journalist is decapitated and Sigurd’s fingerprints are found at the scene. Meanwhile, Hanne’s best friend and colleague, Billy T., faces down marriage and fatherhood, and her long-time live-in partner, Cecilie Vibe, battles cancer. Nuanced characters and a strong sense of place make for an immersive tale that packs an emotional punch and offers incisive commentary on the failings of the criminal justice system. Short chapters and a rapidly shifting perspective keep the pace swift despite a dizzyingly complex plot.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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