Reviews

• “Delivers a knock-out punch. An explosive finale, in every way worthy of the deeply human series that Enger has crafted.”

• “Welcome to the final, mind-blowing instalment of former journalist Thomas Enger’s brilliant five-book series which has delivered a thrilling vein of emotional intensity to classic Nordic Noir stories of death, darkness and corruption. /…/ Over a remarkable series, Enger has evolved into a master of that irresistible blend of angst and action with readers investing more and more in not just Henning’s tireless quest to seek out justice, but in the emotional wellbeing of this haunted, hunted man. /…/ Each book – immaculately translated by Kari Dickson – has created tense, multi-layered, cleverly controlled and compelling plotlines, packed with twists and turns and high-octane action, but each moving inexorably towards the final powerful punch in Killed. We have witnessed betrayal and counter-betrayal and death and darkness, we have shared Henning’s gut-wrenching heartache, marvelled at his resilience and determination… and, most of all, enjoyed travelling with an exciting Norwegian author. Where to now for the talented Mr Enger?”

• “A succesful ending.”

• “Killed is an exceptionally thrilling finish to the captivating tale that Thomas Enger has told throughout five novels. /…/ A series that is 100% recommendation-worthy for anyone with a penchant for crime fiction.”

• “[The series] comes to a stunning end with flair, where all questions find answers. /…/ [Enger] knows his craft to his fingertips, and already in the prologue, where Henning Juul is ordered to jump into the water with cement tied to his leg (!) one is immersed in the narrative. The short chapters with shifting focus between the various characters, the complex and captivating plot, the engaging character depictions, where of course the grieving reporter, but also one of the villains, the Serb-Croatian Redzepi strongly stands out, and the idiomatic lines, makes you simply have to keep on reading. /…/ [T]his series absolutely lives up to expectations and the entire series (…) is damn good entertainment.”

• “Terrific ending to this great, solid Norwegian crime series. And what an accomplished move by the author to keep up the suspense in all five installments.”

• “It is a great art in writing and imagination to construct such a dramatic climax and carry it it in a way where it’s simultaneously thrilling and credible. Enger succeeds in it.”