Elli Rathke – Oslos ungewöhnlichste Ermittlerin: In Oslo lernt Elli Rathke bei einer Drogenrazzia einen jungen Afrikaner kennen, der aus Uganda stammt und eine unglaubliche Geschichte zu erzählen hat. Er habe zu einer Rebellentruppe gehört und sei geflohen. Doch habe seine Truppe einen Norweger entführt. Wenig später geht bei der norwegischen Botschaft in Kampala eine Nachricht ein – zusammen mit einem kleinen Finger: »Die gierigen Norweger sollen endlich bezahlen.« Die Geschichte der Entführung scheint zu stimmen – und die Behörden bitten ausgerechnet Elli Rathke zu ermitteln.
Eystein Hanssen is the author of nine crime and thrillers novels. His books are available in Norway, Sweden and Germany.
The Elli novels are among the most streamed audiobooks in Norway, with all seven titles reaching no. 1. His first two novels were shortlisted for the Norwegian Bookseller’s Award.
A former documentary filmmaker, Eystein Hanssen writes in a visual style. Critics have regularly pointed out the film potential in his stories. Prior to his career in television, Hanssen worked as a photojournalist, taking him around the world on news assignments. Winter 1991-92 he participated on an Antarctic expedition, and in 1994 on a climbing expedition to Mount Everest.
Eystein Hanssen is educated in film- and television, media studies, information technology and holds a Master of Business Administration. He lives in Oslo, Norway with his wife, two boys and a dog.