'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED 'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUND Hanna Wilhelmsen investigates a brutal series of murders in this chilling mystery perfect for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann Cleeves Chief Prosecutor Sigurd Halvorsrud's wife is found dead in front of the fireplace in the family living room. The cause of death is instantly apparent - she has been brutally decapitated. Halvorsrud immediately falls under suspicion. Then a journalist at one of Oslo's largest newspapers is found beheaded. What links these two horrifically violent crimes? Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is called in to lead the investigation with her old colleague Billy T. But the most demanding task that Hanne Wilhelmsen has ever faced in her career clashes with the worst crisis in her personal life. Cecilie, the woman she lived with for almost twenty years, is seriously ill. Wilhelmsen must ask herself: is the truth worth chasing at all costs? Readers love DEAD JOKER 'Excellently written Scand Noir' ***** 'This series is getting better and better' ***** 'It has everything' ***** 'Couldn't put it down & was still surprised at the outcome'*****