The Night Raven
The Night Raven by Johan Rundberg is a captivating tale set in 1880 Stockholm, published by Amazon Publishing in 2023. This edition spans 181 pages and is presented in English. The story follows twelve-year-old Mika, an orphan who faces the harsh realities of winter while grappling with the unsettling presence of a notorious serial killer known as the Night Raven. When a mysterious boy leaves a newborn baby at the orphanage, Mika’s curiosity is piqued, leading her into a web of intrigue and danger.
Readers will find that Mika possesses a keen ability to observe details, a skill that draws the attention of Detective Hoff, who enlists her help in solving a gruesome murder. As Mika navigates her precarious situation, she uncovers deeper mysteries surrounding the orphanage and the enigmatic “Dark Angel.” This narrative intertwines elements of juvenile fiction, historical context, and detective stories, offering a rich exploration of survival and the quest for significance in a world filled with peril.
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A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Shortlisted for the Global Literature in Libraries YA Translated Book Prize
A USBBY Outstanding International Book
Mika is not your average twelve-year-old–and she’s about to prove it.
It’s 1880, and in the frigid city of Stockholm, death lurks around every corner. Twelve-year-old Mika knows that everyone in her orphanage will struggle to survive this winter. But at least the notorious serial killer the Night Raven is finally off the streets…or is he?
Mika is shocked when a newborn baby is left at the orphanage in the middle of the night, by a boy with a cryptic message. Who is he? And who is this “Dark Angel” he speaks of? When a detective shows up, Mika senses something even more sinister is going on.
Drawn in by Mika’s unique ability to notice small details–a skill Mika has always used to survive–the gruff Detective Hoff unwittingly recruits her to help him with his investigation into a gruesome murder. Mika knows she should stay far, far away, and yet…with such little hope for her future, could this be an opportunity? Maybe, just maybe, this is Mika’s chance to be someone who matters.
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