Unspoken
Unspoken by Mari Jungstedt, published by Corgi Books in 2009, is a mystery novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of crime. Set during the bleak winter months on the island of Gotland, the story begins with the discovery of a murdered man, a known drunk who had recently won a significant sum at the races. Chief Inspector Anders Knutas and Detective Karin Jacobsson initially suspect a drunken brawl, but as they investigate further, they uncover clues that suggest a more sinister motive behind the crime.
As the investigation unfolds, the narrative intertwines with the disappearance of 14-year-old Fanny Jansson, a volunteer at the local stables. The detectives grapple with the challenge of connecting these seemingly unrelated cases, aided by ambitious TV reporter Johan Berg. The book explores themes of crime and the hidden truths within close relationships, prompting readers to consider how well they truly know those around them. With 366 pages, this edition presents a gripping tale of mystery and detective work, inviting readers to unravel the complexities of both the murder and the child’s disappearance.
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‘Strong characters raise questions of how well we know those close to us…gripping’ Financial Times
The dead man was a drunk; a regular on the park benches of Gotland’s city centre. He had been celebrating winning 80,000 Krona at the races. His body is discovered by one of his drinking buddies- he is drenched in blood and someone or something has left a hole the size of a fist in the back of his head.
It’s winter on the island of Gotland. The tourists have returned home. The tree branches are bare, the sky is sleet grey and the days are getting shorter and darker. Winter is a quiet time for Chief Inspector Anders Knutas and Detective Karin Jacobsson; the tourists tend to take the violent crimes with them back to the mainland. To keep their lives simple, they are tempted to assume that the victim died as a result of a drunken brawl over money. But all of the clues point to something far more sinister.
Then 14-year old Fanny Jansson, a volunteer at the local stables, vanishes. At first Knutas and Jacobsson find it hard to believe that the two cases are linked- one is a violent murder, the other, the disappearance of a lonely and isolated child who has probably run away. Painstakingly, they work the clues, assisted by ambitious TV reporter Johan Berg. But what none of them realise is that truth is much closer to home than they’d ever imagine.
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