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Konrad Simonsen #4
Geweld
Op een groot landgoed buiten Kopenhagen wordt in een meer met de bijnaam ‘het Duivelsveen’ het lichaam van een jonge vrouw gevonden. Niemand mist haar, niemand zoekt haar en het lichaam ligt er al een jaar. Het blijkt te gaan om de zestienjarige Nigeriaanse Jessica en de plaatselijke politie staat voor de zware taak om te achterhalen wat er met het meisje is gebeurd. Na een ongelukkig voorval met de media wordt de lokale politie van de zaak gehaald. Konrad Simonsen en zijn team van de politie te Kopenhagen worden verzocht uit te vinden door wie en waarom Jessica is vermoord. Al snel realiseren ze zich dat het dode meisje de sleutel is tot de duistere wereld van mensensmokkel, prostitutie en geweld. Een wereld waarin alles een prijs heeft en fouten niet worden vergeten.
352 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2012
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Lotte Hammer
67 books141 followersLotte Hammer (born 1955) finished her training as a nurse in 1977. She has since worked and lived many places, such as Greece, Germany, the North Sea’s oil rigs and the American air force bases in Greenland. From 1995 to 2010 she was head of the Public Eldercare in Halsnaes, Denmark. From 2006 to 2010 she was actively involved in local politics and has been writing full time since 2010.
The crime writing siblings, Lotte Hammer and Søren Hammer published their first novel Svinehunde (The Beast Within) in March 2010.
The crime writing siblings, Lotte Hammer and Søren Hammer published their first novel Svinehunde (The Beast Within) in March 2010.
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June 2, 2017
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Lotte and Søren Hammer, and Bloomsbury USA for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
The Hammer siblings return with another novel in their highly successful Konrad Simonsen series, recently translated in English. With the dark undertones of a well-crafted Scandinavian thriller, the story pushes the reader to the limits, while also leaving them demanding more! As the story opens, three individuals are travelling through the forested areas of Denmark, as if on a mission. Dense trees and shadowy lanes lead to a secluded cabin, where something sinister is about to happen. A young African woman is led to the cabin and a crime committed. However, something goes wrong and she dies. Her body is tied to a large stone and left to sink in the middle of the lake, where nature takes its course. It is only when parts of her are found months later than the authorities arrive, eventually creating national headlines for bumbling the case. Konrad Simonsen and his Homicide Team are called in from Copenhagen to take over, while media outlets continue to feast off some of the bad press that has sullied the case to this point. Slow and methodical, Simonsen begins to explore what may have happened and tries to put a face to the victim, which is harder than it seems. From there, it is trying to locate a missing person report or some way of tying this woman to a social network. No leads leave Simonsen and the rest of the team scrambling. However, there are some concrete solutions that come out of the cabin and its surrounding area, which takes the Homicide team into the dark world of rape and eventually the seedy domain of sex trafficking. Meanwhile, the perpetrators hide away in plain sight, protecting the vast empire that keeps the world of sex trafficking in business. Someone reaches out and begins a blackmail scheme, as though they are fully aware of the horrible things that are going on and wish to bring about their own form of revenge. While Simonsen gets closer to an answer, questions arise as to how this could all be tied together and how deep the trafficking goes. Is it just the depraved that come to the well and seek this form of gratification or are there others, more 'mainstream' faces that dabble, as long as the price is fair? There is no justice for the victim and no family that mourn her, but Simonsen will stop at nothing until the culprits are caught and face the ultimate price. The only question is, does he have the determination to keep going? A powerful thriller that pulls the reader into a dark corner and explores sex trafficking at its most deplorable, but with so much social commentary that the reader will not be able to help but join the conversation. Perfect for those who want a deeper and more complex story in a game of cat and mouse.
I have long been a fan of the Hammers and their delightfully dark thriller series. As I have said numerous times, reading Scandinavian thrillers takes the story to an entirely new level, with complex storylines and thoroughly intriguing ideas that are handled with aplomb and a depth with which I do not find in North American novels. Add to that, the translation that is required to bring me an English language version. If things remain at such a high calibre outside of the story's original language, I can only imagine how powerful they are in the original Danish. The Hammer siblings also push the story further by using their well-honed collection of characters, each with their own backstory. Konrad Simonsen continues to lead the group, though has to struggle with some of his own past issues and the restructuring that his team has undergone, both due to his own issues and a case that went horribly wrong and left one member on the brink of disaster. Simonsen uses all he has to take the story in ways that the reader cannot help but follow, though they are fully aware of the flaws that the character possesses. As with many of their novels, there is a strong social commentary threaded into the story, which adds a dimension that cannot be missed. Be it the sex trafficking industry, the covert use of au pairs from another part of the world, or even the fact that some of the upper crust in Denmark are using this service without batting an eye. The Hammer siblings also pull in the discussion of shifting the blame on 'paid sex' away from the prostitute and solely onto the john, which seems to be happening in some of the surrounding countries. It leaves the reader with much to contemplate and perhaps shed the past concerns over the issue before delving into open-air discussions with others. These are strong issues and should be addressed, which are also handled in a serious and forthright manner by the authors. There is no better way to entertain and educate than to place a story on such precarious places and the Hammer siblings do it so well.
Kudos, Mr. and Madam Hammer for another sensational story. I know we English folk are still a few novels behind your Simonsen series, but I am eager to get my hands on more, as you push things to the limit and force me (and other readers) to confront some of the seedier aspects of life.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
The Hammer siblings return with another novel in their highly successful Konrad Simonsen series, recently translated in English. With the dark undertones of a well-crafted Scandinavian thriller, the story pushes the reader to the limits, while also leaving them demanding more! As the story opens, three individuals are travelling through the forested areas of Denmark, as if on a mission. Dense trees and shadowy lanes lead to a secluded cabin, where something sinister is about to happen. A young African woman is led to the cabin and a crime committed. However, something goes wrong and she dies. Her body is tied to a large stone and left to sink in the middle of the lake, where nature takes its course. It is only when parts of her are found months later than the authorities arrive, eventually creating national headlines for bumbling the case. Konrad Simonsen and his Homicide Team are called in from Copenhagen to take over, while media outlets continue to feast off some of the bad press that has sullied the case to this point. Slow and methodical, Simonsen begins to explore what may have happened and tries to put a face to the victim, which is harder than it seems. From there, it is trying to locate a missing person report or some way of tying this woman to a social network. No leads leave Simonsen and the rest of the team scrambling. However, there are some concrete solutions that come out of the cabin and its surrounding area, which takes the Homicide team into the dark world of rape and eventually the seedy domain of sex trafficking. Meanwhile, the perpetrators hide away in plain sight, protecting the vast empire that keeps the world of sex trafficking in business. Someone reaches out and begins a blackmail scheme, as though they are fully aware of the horrible things that are going on and wish to bring about their own form of revenge. While Simonsen gets closer to an answer, questions arise as to how this could all be tied together and how deep the trafficking goes. Is it just the depraved that come to the well and seek this form of gratification or are there others, more 'mainstream' faces that dabble, as long as the price is fair? There is no justice for the victim and no family that mourn her, but Simonsen will stop at nothing until the culprits are caught and face the ultimate price. The only question is, does he have the determination to keep going? A powerful thriller that pulls the reader into a dark corner and explores sex trafficking at its most deplorable, but with so much social commentary that the reader will not be able to help but join the conversation. Perfect for those who want a deeper and more complex story in a game of cat and mouse.
I have long been a fan of the Hammers and their delightfully dark thriller series. As I have said numerous times, reading Scandinavian thrillers takes the story to an entirely new level, with complex storylines and thoroughly intriguing ideas that are handled with aplomb and a depth with which I do not find in North American novels. Add to that, the translation that is required to bring me an English language version. If things remain at such a high calibre outside of the story's original language, I can only imagine how powerful they are in the original Danish. The Hammer siblings also push the story further by using their well-honed collection of characters, each with their own backstory. Konrad Simonsen continues to lead the group, though has to struggle with some of his own past issues and the restructuring that his team has undergone, both due to his own issues and a case that went horribly wrong and left one member on the brink of disaster. Simonsen uses all he has to take the story in ways that the reader cannot help but follow, though they are fully aware of the flaws that the character possesses. As with many of their novels, there is a strong social commentary threaded into the story, which adds a dimension that cannot be missed. Be it the sex trafficking industry, the covert use of au pairs from another part of the world, or even the fact that some of the upper crust in Denmark are using this service without batting an eye. The Hammer siblings also pull in the discussion of shifting the blame on 'paid sex' away from the prostitute and solely onto the john, which seems to be happening in some of the surrounding countries. It leaves the reader with much to contemplate and perhaps shed the past concerns over the issue before delving into open-air discussions with others. These are strong issues and should be addressed, which are also handled in a serious and forthright manner by the authors. There is no better way to entertain and educate than to place a story on such precarious places and the Hammer siblings do it so well.
Kudos, Mr. and Madam Hammer for another sensational story. I know we English folk are still a few novels behind your Simonsen series, but I am eager to get my hands on more, as you push things to the limit and force me (and other readers) to confront some of the seedier aspects of life.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
December 18, 2017
This is the first book I have read by the Danish duo Lotte and Søren Hammer but it may not be the last. As with many Scandinavian thrillers it seemed to be deeper and darker than many of its native English counterparts. It was a long book and some may have considered it a bit slow to start with. I often complain of this but sometimes, with the right book, I don't mind and enjoy the slow peeling away of the layers of the mystery. Here it was typical of the genre and didn't detract from the excellent writing and storyline.
The body of an African woman is found in a remote lake after resting there for some time. You get the story of her death right at the start but the police, much later, have little to go on and, indeed, struggle to even identify her. But identify her they do, led by the doggedly determined Konrad Sorensen. What his team uncovers is a shocking network of human trafficking for sex and money laundering carried out by the most heartless and ruthless perpetrators. It was meticulously plotted with well rounded and largely likable characters. A very enjoyable book.
The body of an African woman is found in a remote lake after resting there for some time. You get the story of her death right at the start but the police, much later, have little to go on and, indeed, struggle to even identify her. But identify her they do, led by the doggedly determined Konrad Sorensen. What his team uncovers is a shocking network of human trafficking for sex and money laundering carried out by the most heartless and ruthless perpetrators. It was meticulously plotted with well rounded and largely likable characters. A very enjoyable book.
November 5, 2018
''The Lake'' is a great nordic noir novel written by the two Danish crime writer siblings, Lotte and Søren Hammer and it is certainly one of the top 3 crime fiction novels I've read this year.
June 19, 2017
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I thought it was a stunning book, brilliantly executed with intriguing twists and turns right to the very end. After reading the first few pages, I thought it was going to be a rather pointless book, as the murder takes place right at the start and we know who did it, but there is far, far more to it than that, as the investigation goes on to show.
So often a thriller with lots of twists can disappoint, as it reads as if the twists were introduced on a whim to make the book a bit longer, but with this book you can look back at the end and realise why an earlier incident took place in the way it did. The authors obviously planned everything in immaculate detail before starting to write, a skill I am awe inspired by.
I thought it was a stunning book, brilliantly executed with intriguing twists and turns right to the very end. After reading the first few pages, I thought it was going to be a rather pointless book, as the murder takes place right at the start and we know who did it, but there is far, far more to it than that, as the investigation goes on to show.
So often a thriller with lots of twists can disappoint, as it reads as if the twists were introduced on a whim to make the book a bit longer, but with this book you can look back at the end and realise why an earlier incident took place in the way it did. The authors obviously planned everything in immaculate detail before starting to write, a skill I am awe inspired by.
March 25, 2018
''The Lake'' is a remarkable novel written by the two Danish crime writer siblings, Lotte and Søren Hammer and it is certainly the best crime fiction novel I've read the last year. The story begins with a violent torture scene which sets the plot in motion and gradually the reader becomes familiar with the characters, both the cops and the villains and we are acquainted with their thought processes in a way that brought in my mind the ''Department Q'' novels from the other great Danish crime author, Jussi Adler-Olsen. This is the first book i've read of the ''Konrad Simonsen'' series and i was glad to see such a masterful outline of the characters -many- profiles and personalities. Apart from that, ''The Lake'' is a heavily plot-driven crime novel which keeps the reader on the edge from the beginning till the very last page. Perhaps some of you will find the story a bit confusing at some parts but as long as you finish the book you will realize that all the pieces of the puzzle are in place. Another thing that intrigued me was the fact that the ending is not one of those typical ''Happy ending'' cliche devices and it seems to be more pragmatic, staying aligned with the rest of the dark, but realistic storyline. Highly recommended to every crime fiction fan who enjoy quality reading.
did-not-finish
April 12, 2020Trigger warnings: rape, murder, human trafficking, forced sex work, racial slurs, violence, torture, probably other stuff that I didn't get to.
DNF on page 120.
I was on the struggle bus with this book basically from the get go. Translated crime books can be kind of hit or miss for me, and this one was definitely a miss. I didn't give a shit about the investigation at all, and the side of the story that was from the perspective of the criminals was far more readable and compelling.
But at the same time, I didn't want to read the perspective of the criminals because so much of it revolved around women being trafficked from Africa to Denmark as sex workers and the horrifying treatment they received upon arrival. Add in repeated racial slurs and a rape that ends with and I was fucking DONE, pals. I'm walking out, purse first.
DNF on page 120.
I was on the struggle bus with this book basically from the get go. Translated crime books can be kind of hit or miss for me, and this one was definitely a miss. I didn't give a shit about the investigation at all, and the side of the story that was from the perspective of the criminals was far more readable and compelling.
But at the same time, I didn't want to read the perspective of the criminals because so much of it revolved around women being trafficked from Africa to Denmark as sex workers and the horrifying treatment they received upon arrival. Add in repeated racial slurs and a rape that ends with and I was fucking DONE, pals. I'm walking out, purse first.
May 13, 2017
Zulke boeken moesten er vaker worden geschreven!
April 15, 2017
4 stars
A young woman is found murdered in a lake in Denmark. Her identity is unknown and with no leads at all the case grows cold. The case is handed to Konrad Simonsen months later when meticulous police work yield no clues.
Simonsen and his team begin to investigate. The detectives get along very well together, with only one exception and we have to make an allowance for her. There was not much background given on them, but I expect that is was laid out in previous books in this series.
This book is told from both the police team and the killers’ points of view. As we follow the investigation, we also follow the goings on involving not only the killers, but the wider arena of the criminal network with which they are associated. Prostitution and poker are their specialties.
This book is very well written, plotted and translated. I enjoyed it. The planning that went into the denouement was brilliant I must say. The novel was both suspenseful and exciting. This is my first Lotte and Soren Hammer book, but it won’t be my last. I went immediately to Amazon and shopped!
I want to thank Netgalley and Bloomsbury USA for forwarding to me a copy of this great book to read.
A young woman is found murdered in a lake in Denmark. Her identity is unknown and with no leads at all the case grows cold. The case is handed to Konrad Simonsen months later when meticulous police work yield no clues.
Simonsen and his team begin to investigate. The detectives get along very well together, with only one exception and we have to make an allowance for her. There was not much background given on them, but I expect that is was laid out in previous books in this series.
This book is told from both the police team and the killers’ points of view. As we follow the investigation, we also follow the goings on involving not only the killers, but the wider arena of the criminal network with which they are associated. Prostitution and poker are their specialties.
This book is very well written, plotted and translated. I enjoyed it. The planning that went into the denouement was brilliant I must say. The novel was both suspenseful and exciting. This is my first Lotte and Soren Hammer book, but it won’t be my last. I went immediately to Amazon and shopped!
I want to thank Netgalley and Bloomsbury USA for forwarding to me a copy of this great book to read.
July 17, 2013
Heel goed!
Broer en zus Hammer hebben een enorme ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Met 'Geweld' laten ze voor het eerst echt zien wat ze in hun mars hebben. Bij vlagen bekroop me de gedachte dat dit onmogelijk dezelfde auteurs kunnen zijn als van de eerdere delen uit de Konrad Simonsenreeks ...
Broer en zus Hammer hebben een enorme ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Met 'Geweld' laten ze voor het eerst echt zien wat ze in hun mars hebben. Bij vlagen bekroop me de gedachte dat dit onmogelijk dezelfde auteurs kunnen zijn als van de eerdere delen uit de Konrad Simonsenreeks ...
October 21, 2023
This one was probably the fourth book of my initial reading journey. If I am not wrong then must be my first suspense/thriller book.
Identifying the skeleton remains of a young lady who was slain six months ago and whose corpse was thrown in a lake in Hanehoved Forest, a case that Detective Superintendent Konrad "Simon" Simonsen and the Copenhagen Homicide Department are looking into. Additionally, prostitution, gambling, and money laundering are all mentioned in the novel.
The novel features a little subplot and several characters. Although it may be a touch sluggish and unclear in the first few chapters, the tension is really gripping. Just like the prostitute's murder in the lake, there were several smaller crimes committed by everyone from the proprietor down to the lackey.
I believe that the majority of crime enthusiasts will appreciate this. The one aspect of it that annoyed me was how frequently the characters' full names were used. It was a little tiresome. Despite this, the book is filled with all the suspense you'd expect from a solid thriller. It was a little different from what I typically read and was set in Denmark, and I really liked it.
Identifying the skeleton remains of a young lady who was slain six months ago and whose corpse was thrown in a lake in Hanehoved Forest, a case that Detective Superintendent Konrad "Simon" Simonsen and the Copenhagen Homicide Department are looking into. Additionally, prostitution, gambling, and money laundering are all mentioned in the novel.
The novel features a little subplot and several characters. Although it may be a touch sluggish and unclear in the first few chapters, the tension is really gripping. Just like the prostitute's murder in the lake, there were several smaller crimes committed by everyone from the proprietor down to the lackey.
I believe that the majority of crime enthusiasts will appreciate this. The one aspect of it that annoyed me was how frequently the characters' full names were used. It was a little tiresome. Despite this, the book is filled with all the suspense you'd expect from a solid thriller. It was a little different from what I typically read and was set in Denmark, and I really liked it.
June 1, 2017
Some brutal and horribly violent scenes in this. It begins with the torture and (unintentional) killing of a young Nigerian girl who has been trafficked to Denmark. A whole criminal operation involving the laundering of money from trafficked sex workers via an online poker game is behind the incident, and we see the criminals at work from the start. The police team is at a disadvantage to us but they do, more or less, work it out. Although there is a resolution not everyone gets what they deserve; Konrad Simonsen is frustratingly close to a complete solution but he has no evidence in the end. The ending is particularly startling, and one wonders whether the remaining baddies will reappear in a later book - they are too good to waste!
July 14, 2017
I love reading books by Scandinavian authors. They always write so well and tell great stories. This book is no exception. I will tell you that with the names of the people, cities, etc. they can be tedious. Again, this book is no exception.
That being said. This was a great story. I loved how the author played out the mystery and the investigation. Full of quirky characters, character names and cities, it takes a little while to get into this book. However, once I did, I was enthralled and just could not put the book down. Some very interesting criminals were part of this book as well.
Thanks to Bloomsbury USA and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
That being said. This was a great story. I loved how the author played out the mystery and the investigation. Full of quirky characters, character names and cities, it takes a little while to get into this book. However, once I did, I was enthralled and just could not put the book down. Some very interesting criminals were part of this book as well.
Thanks to Bloomsbury USA and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
July 6, 2017
You'll like this if you enjoy Scandavian noir. The Hammers have used the topical subject of human trafficking to explore the underside of Copenhagen. Simonsen is a well written classic detective- persistent, witty, and a tad dangerous himself. There are some twists and red herrings to keep you guessing about the identity not only of the woman but also of the bad guys. It's well written and translated- the story zipped along. Very plot driven, making it perfect for travel. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I'd not read the earlier books but I'm going to look for them again. Try this for good atmospherics.
August 30, 2017
This book starts a little slow, and the beginning is very deceptive. You think this is going to be a murder mystery, only you know the victim and the perpetrators from the beginning. However, it's not really that kind of book - it's about the careful destruction and rebuilding of a criminal empire, and the collateral damage that comes with it. The pace is fast, and there is a lot of action.
Since this book is written by two authors, as well as translated, I found some of the writing to be a little choppy - I wonder if the authors alternate chapters? And this is a turn in the series - I suspect that we'll be seeing some of these villains again.
Since this book is written by two authors, as well as translated, I found some of the writing to be a little choppy - I wonder if the authors alternate chapters? And this is a turn in the series - I suspect that we'll be seeing some of these villains again.
January 20, 2024
I was looking forward to this fourth book in the Simondsen series. I enjoyed the previous three but I was a bit disappointed. While the twists and turns were all there as in the previous three, I found the focus on the criminals unsatisfactory and ultimately a bit boring. About half of the storyline covers what they are doing, which means there is less of what Simon's homicide team is up to. That, and their interactions, personalities and relationships, were what drew me into the first three books. Having said that, the climax of the book was excellent, especially what happens to some of those characters who would normally expect to get off scot free.
July 26, 2024
Een kaft die niet dadelijk bij het verhaal past.
Een titel die iets vertelt maar niet alles over het verhaal.
Twee grote verhaallijnen:
1/ de organisatie die leeft van mensensmokkel, prostutie en poker.
Iets gaat er fout en dat moet de politie onderzoeken wat niet eenvoudigs
2/ het politieonderzoek dat door zeer toevalligheden een oplossing kan gegeven aan de moorden.
Mist medewerking van een dader, onderdruk, krijgen we een volledig beeld.
Wel spannend maar een klassiek thema.
Mafia, corrupte overheid en de nodige fouten helpen de politie de zaken op te lossen.
Goed maar geen aanrader.
Een titel die iets vertelt maar niet alles over het verhaal.
Twee grote verhaallijnen:
1/ de organisatie die leeft van mensensmokkel, prostutie en poker.
Iets gaat er fout en dat moet de politie onderzoeken wat niet eenvoudigs
2/ het politieonderzoek dat door zeer toevalligheden een oplossing kan gegeven aan de moorden.
Mist medewerking van een dader, onderdruk, krijgen we een volledig beeld.
Wel spannend maar een klassiek thema.
Mafia, corrupte overheid en de nodige fouten helpen de politie de zaken op te lossen.
Goed maar geen aanrader.
March 2, 2019
I don't know who edited this thing but the comma splices drove me mad. And why was every character referred to my first name and surname throughout the whole book? A Danish friend tells me this is not a Danish convention. Just odd.
None of the characters felt real. Flat as cardboard.
The crime was "solved" by the detective repeatedly being extremely lucky and stumbling on improbable coincidences.
I really don't know why I read to the end. I kept hoping it would get better, I suppose.
None of the characters felt real. Flat as cardboard.
The crime was "solved" by the detective repeatedly being extremely lucky and stumbling on improbable coincidences.
I really don't know why I read to the end. I kept hoping it would get better, I suppose.
July 6, 2017
This book is about the "dark side" of Denmark, or any city actually. There is sex trafficking, torture, and murder. When the police can't find any leads or anything else to go on they turn the case over to Konrad Simonsen and his team. Did they get more than they bargained for in this story? Read the book to find out. I received a copy of this book from Net Galley.
January 17, 2018
Great, layered, fascinating story about the investigation of the death of a young African girl in the Danish countryside. The police team is full of rich, well crafted characters. The various crime figures are even more interesting. And I particularly loved one of the last sections of the book where a group of women take action about the behaviour of a group of powerful men. A good read.
January 4, 2021
A thrilling Nordic noir, the Hammer siblings have written a compelling novel. This was a pacy read with its short chapters leaving you constantly craving more. There was a couple of quirks to the writing but the plot itself was meticulous and crafted expertly, I won't hesitate in picking up another book from this series. However, the subject matter at times was very dark - this is not a jolly detective story!
January 22, 2022
A very good Danish thriller with lots of twists and turns until the very end. I did however find the main characters of Konrad Simonsen and The Countess rather bland and the definitely more interesting characters were the " baddies", in particular Benedikte and Henrik.
Nonetheless, a gripping read !
Nonetheless, a gripping read !
November 25, 2022
Anderledes krimi fordi man kommer ind i hovedet på både forbryder og kriminalbetjente. Lidt svær at komme igang med persongalleriet, og at forstå sammenhængen mellem steder / tider.
Overraskende slutning, og desværre et par enkelte løse ender der ikke fik en afslutning.
Men god underholdning!
Overraskende slutning, og desværre et par enkelte løse ender der ikke fik en afslutning.
Men god underholdning!
May 23, 2017
The Lake by Lotte and Soren Hammer. This is Book 4 in the Konrad Simonsen series and this book is my second book from NetGalley. If you like Scandinavian Noir, you will love this book! I liked it so much that I added Book 1 The Hanging to my summer reading list. It is well written and very captivating. The story unfolds with a crime and then it is off and running. The writers weave through the story the police working on figuring out the crime and the criminals and their corruption. It is gritty, and at times unsettling, but these things are not unwelcome in the story at all. I found in Konrad Simonsen another detective that I believe I will love as much as Karl Morck and Armand Gamache. Konrad is brilliantly intelligent and wonderfully human. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am giving it 4 stars on Goodreads.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 7, 2017
Murder so foul and human trafficking
The story us a good one but very complicated. You never kniw how it is going to turn out. Lots and lots of details what is rather hard to read. But I'm defitively going to read the next one.
The story us a good one but very complicated. You never kniw how it is going to turn out. Lots and lots of details what is rather hard to read. But I'm defitively going to read the next one.
November 29, 2017
Well put together Danish police procedure novel. No heroic actions or unlikely violent climax sections.
Lots of local color and interesting characters. The bad guys and gals live on and will be fought another day.
Lots of local color and interesting characters. The bad guys and gals live on and will be fought another day.
June 29, 2018
Compelling crime fiction
Criminal masterminds, evil characters, and excellent detectives prepared to uncover an horrific crime. Engaging, gripping and brutally open about the drepravity of human society. A chilling read, extremely well written.
Criminal masterminds, evil characters, and excellent detectives prepared to uncover an horrific crime. Engaging, gripping and brutally open about the drepravity of human society. A chilling read, extremely well written.
May 17, 2023
It is an interesting story into the criminal world of people trafficking and using a poker network to launder the proceeds. Until one of the prostitutes is murdered. A sly young woman is a main character in deceiving the investigation while laying tracks to take over.....
August 2, 2017
See my review here: http://www.colindsmith.com/blog/2017/...
September 11, 2017
Clever, enjoyed the being told from different points of view. Solid Scandi-noir.
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