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PRAISE FOR THOMAS ENGER

‘A deep and complex book. Satisfyingly tense and dark’ Sunday Times Crime Club

‘A tightly plotted mix of thriller and courtroom drama, and a compelling, twisty tale of murder, secrets and lies … Inborn is full of emotion’ Off-the-Shelf Books

‘These are crime novels with a heart – Enger infuses each story with humanity, delivering characters the reader will root for and cry over, sometimes quite literally’ Crime by the Book

‘One of the most unusual and intense talents in the field’ Barry Forshaw, Independent

‘It has real strengths: the careful language, preserved in the fine translation, and its haunted journalist hero … An intriguing series’ Guardian

‘Dark and unsettling … This unforgettable, chilling Norwegian Noir novel has been beautifully translated by Kari Dickson’ Ewa Sherman, European Literature Network

‘For readers who enjoy these Scandinavian imports, this novel is a treat … the dialogue is sharp and snappy, and the characters seem to come alive in this sophisticated and suspenseful tale’ Jessica Mann, Literary Review

‘A fascinating addition to the Scandinavian Noir genre. I look forward to the series unfolding’ Crimesquad

‘Unexpected and surprising … like a fire in the middle of a snowfall’ Panorama

‘The careful revealing of clues, the clever twists, and the development of Henning Juul and the supporting characters make this a very promising start to a new series’ Suspense Magazine

‘Spine-chilling and utterly unputdownable. Thomas Enger has created a masterpiece of intrigue, fast-paced action and suspense that is destined to become a Nordic Noir classic’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

‘Thomas Enger is one of the finest writers in the Nordic Noir genre, and this is his very best book yet. Outstanding’ Ragnar Jónasson

‘A gripping narrative that begs comparison to Stieg Larsson’ Bookpage

‘Suspenseful, dark and gritty, this is a must-read’ Booklist

‘From the gritty tension of the plot, to its emotional depths, this is a powerfully compulsive page-turner’ LoveReading

‘Visceral and heartfelt – a gripping deep-dive into the secrets that hold families together and tear them apart’ Crime by the Book

‘The plot is satisfyingly challenging, and the tension is maintained throughout, with characters like Trine revealing their story in instalments, and the swift movement between characters in page-turningly short chapters … there’s also a clever, sleight-of-hand ending’ Promoting Crime

‘Thomas Enger is such a skilled writer that you can only marvel at the intricate plot’ Books, Life and Everything

‘It is cleverly and intricately written, and I am in awe of Enger’s ability to make such complex relationships and background stories come together so seamlessly!’ Portable Magic

‘The author does a fantastic job of creating a dark, twisted story, one soaked in criminality and which left me breathless … If you like a good crime series with a slice of dark menace – I would definitely recommend this!’ Chillers, Killers and Thrillers