The Night Man
The Night Man by Jørn Lier Horst is a gripping addition to the Wisting series, published by Penguin Books, Limited on November 24, 2022. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. Set in the quiet town of Larvik, the narrative begins with a shocking crime—a severed head displayed on a stake—prompting Police Inspector William Wisting to take charge of the investigation. As more bodies surface, the local media stirs panic, and Wisting uncovers a dangerous underground crime ring that threatens the entire community.
Readers will find a complex mystery that delves into the psychological aspects of crime and the challenges faced by law enforcement. The story intricately weaves elements of suspense and thriller, as Wisting races against time to identify the elusive figure known as The Night Man, whose actions may lead to further violence. This edition captures the essence of hard-boiled detective fiction, offering insights into the procedural aspects of police work while exploring themes of international crime and psychological tension.
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A SEVERED HEAD ON A STAKE. A BODY IN THE LAKE . . . THE PULSE-RAISING NEW WISTING NOVEL FROM 10 MILLION COPY BESTSELLER JØRN LIER HORST, NOW A MAJOR BBC 4 TV SHOW
‘Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers’ THE TIMES
A SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH
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It happened in the quiet town of Larvik.
A severed head displayed on a stake. A crime so dark only one man is capable of solving it: Police Inspector William Wisting.
Before long, more bodies are found. Media frenzy sweeps the locals into panic. And when Wisting’s investigation leads him to a deadly underground crime ring, he fears the whole town may be in danger.
But at the heart of it is just one man: The Night Man.
Their elusive leader. The man Wisting must find if he wants to stop the murders.
That is, if The Night Man doesn’t get to him first . . .
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‘It’s fascinating to see Horst flesh out his protagonist Wisting at an early stage in his career . . . Nor is it hard to see why the series quickly became so popular’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Atmospheric. Demonstrates why he has become so popular . . . Powerful’ HERALD
Praise for Jørn Lier Horst
‘Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden’s Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas’ New York Times
‘Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction . . . His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realized’ Yrsa Sigurdardóttir
‘One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today’ Sunday Times
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