Mercy
Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen, published by Penguin Books Limited on May 12, 2011, is a first edition novel comprising 503 pages in English. The story follows Copenhagen detective Carl Mørck, who has been reassigned to a newly established department focused on unsolved crimes. His first case involves the mysterious disappearance of Merete Lynggaard, who has been missing for five years, with many believing she is dead. Mørck grapples with the skepticism surrounding the case, as he delves into the complexities of the investigation.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines the harrowing experiences of a prisoner enduring torture with Mørck’s pursuit of the truth behind Lynggaard’s vanishing. The book explores themes of crime and mystery, drawing on elements of Nordic noir. As Mørck navigates the challenges of his new role, the tension builds around the unanswered question of why these events are unfolding. This edition presents a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the relentless quest for answers.
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‘In the tradition of Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo, Alder-Olsen is the new ‘it’ boy of Nordic noir – and Mercy . . . offers a heady dose of Danish detective work for those suffering withdrawals from The Killing’
The Times
At first the prisoner scratches at the walls until her fingers bleed. But there is no escaping the room. With no way of measuring time, her days, weeks, months go unrecorded. She vows not go mad. She will not give her captors the satisfaction. She will die first.
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Copenhagen detective Carl Mørck has been taken off homicide to run a newly created department for unsolved crimes. His first case concerns Merete Lynggaard, who vanished five years ago. Everyone says she’s dead. Everyone says it’s a waste of time. He thinks they’re right.
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The voice in the dark is distorted, harsh and without mercy. It says the prisoner’s torture will only end when she answers one simple question. It is one she has asked herself a million times-
WHY is this happening?
‘This pitch-black novel will have readers hungry for more . . .with an ingenuity as impressive as it is unnerving’
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