Black Seconds
Black Seconds by Karin Fossum, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2007, is a gripping narrative that unfolds over 266 pages. The story begins with Ida Joner, a cheerful girl excited for her tenth birthday, who sets off on her new bike but fails to return home. As her mother grows increasingly anxious, she reaches out to friends and local store owners, only to find that no one has seen Ida. The investigation quickly turns toward Emil Mork, a reclusive local man with a mysterious past, raising unsettling questions about the nature of innocence and guilt.
Readers will find a complex exploration of the emotional turmoil faced by Ida’s family and the community as they grapple with the implications of her disappearance. Inspector Konrad Sejer, known for his calm demeanor, is drawn into a perplexing case that challenges his investigative skills and moral compass. The narrative delves into themes of crime and suspense, capturing the tension and fear that envelops a small town in the wake of a child’s vanishing. This first edition is presented in English, offering a compelling look at the darker aspects of human nature and the impact of tragedy on a community.
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Ida Joner gets on her brand-new bike and sets off toward town. A good-natured, happy girl, she is looking forward to her tenth birthday. Thirty-five minutes after Ida should have come home, her mother starts to worry. She phones store owners, Ida’s friends–anyone who could have seen her. But no one has.
Suspicion immediately falls on Emil Mork, a local character who lives alone and hasn’t spoken since childhood. His mother insists on cleaning his house weekly–although she’s sometimes afraid of what she might find there. A mother’s worst nightmare in either case–to lose a child or to think a child capable of murder. As Ida’s relatives reach the breaking point and the media frenzy surrounding the case begins, Inspector Konrad Sejer is his usual calm andreassuring self. But he’s puzzled. And disturbed. This is the strangest case he’s seen in years.
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