Reviews

• “[A] multifaceted mystery … The wonder and pleasure of The Lion’s Mouth is in how Ms. Holt — Norway’s former minister of justice — weaves the strands of a political thriller, a police-procedural, a locked-room mystery and a domestic novel into a satisfying plot.”

• “The bestselling Norwegian writer Anne Holt uses the apparatus of mainstream crime fiction in a playful fashion but writes serious books. Through her fiction, Holt, who has also served as Norway’s minister of justice, offers a severe examination of Norwegian society.”

• “Edgar-nominee Holt details the politics of the time, effects of Volter’s death, painstaking police work, and
  press coverage of the entire situation, gradually revealing some stunning secrets. A fine addition to a
  noteworthy series, spotlighting a politically sensitive case in the broader context of Norwegian society. A
  natural for Jo Nesbø readers.”

• “Within this English translation of Holt’s 1997 novel lies a twisty tale of political intrigue…a clever mystery.”

• “Edgar-finalist Holt’s compelling, character-driven fourth Hanne Wilhelmsen novel delivers a one-two punch /…/ Holt uses her surprising plot to highlight the nature of power and the extent to which it can corrupt.”

• “The Lion’s Mouth is a meticulous police procedural /…/ eclectic cast of characters”

• “A minutely thought-out mystery.”

• “The Lion’s Mouth is a thrilling crime novel, as told first hand by the crisis management of an entire country.”

• “Excellent ingredients for a splendidly constructed crime story.”

• “Many story lines to pull apart make for Anne Holt’s best book to date. A strong psychological thriller with several dimensions and personal tragedy to boot.”

• “Driven, well-written, and with a very up-to-date feel to it’s political games.”

• “Highly recommended.”