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“This book is the perfect mix of mystery and thriller! Louise Rick is a compelling and relatable detective inspector with the Copenhagen police whose best friend finds herself caught up in something that may be more than she can handle. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Katrine Engberg, and Tana French. ”
— Grete • More Than Words
Rookie homicide detective Louise Rick makes her debut in this thrilling #1 international bestseller that launched 3 million copy bestselling writer Sara Blaedel's incredible career.
A young woman is found strangled in a park, and a male journalist has been killed in the backyard of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
Detective Louise Rick is put on the case of the young girl, but very soon becomes entangled in solving the other homicide too when it turns out her best friend, journalist Camilla Lind, knew the murdered man. Louise tries to keep her friend from getting too involved, but Camilla's never been one to miss out on an interesting story. And this time, Camilla may have gone too far...
Emotionally riveting and filled with unexpected twists, The Midnight Witness is a tour-de-force from international phenomenon Sara Blaedel.
Sara Blaedel is the author of the #1 international bestselling series featuring Detective Louise Rick. Her books are published in thirty-eight countries. In 2014 Sara was voted Denmark's most popular novelist for the fourth time. She is also a recipient of the Golden Laurel, Denmark's most prestigious literary award. She lives in New York City.
Reviews
"Crime-writer superstar Sara Blaedel's great skill is in weaving a heartbreaking social history into an edge-of-your-chair thriller while at the same time creating a detective who's as emotionally rich and real as a close friend."โOprah.com "Sara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy."โKarin Slaughter "Intrepid Danish police detective Louise Rick is back on the job."โNew York Times Book Review on The Midnight Witness "Blaedel delivers another solid story with a surprise twist ending. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy contemporary Scandinavian mysteries from Kjell Eriksson, Camilla Lackberg, and Mari Jungstedt."
โLibrary Journal on The Midnight Witness "The Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia's female police detectives."
โBooklist on The Midnight Witness "Another suspenseful, skillfully wrought entry."โBooklist on The Killing Forest "Engrossing...Blaedel nicely balances the twisted relationships of the cult members with the true friendships of Louise, Camilla, and their circle."โPublishers Weekly on The Killing Forest "Sara Blaedel knows how to reel in her readers and keep them utterly transfixed."โTess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a Secret "Blaedel delivers another thrilling novel...Twists and turns will have readers on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next."โRT Book Reviews on The Killing Forest "For readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat. Enjoy yourself, America."โSandra Brown on The Forgotten Girls "Sara Blรฆdel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more."โCamilla Läckberg "Crackling with suspense, atmosphere, and drama, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is simply stellar crime fiction. I loved spending time with the tough, smart, and all-too-human heroine Louise Rick--and I can't wait to see her again."โLisa Unger "This is a standout book that will only solidify the author's well-respected standing in crime fiction. Blaedel drops clues that will leave readers guessing right up to the reveal. Each new lead opens an array of possibilities, and putting the book down became a feat this reviewer was unable to achieve. Based on the history of treating the disabled, the story is both horrifying and all-to-real. Even the villains have nuanced and sympathetic motives."โRT Times on The Forgotten Girls - Top Pick **Nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award** "Gripping."โWashington Post on The Forgotten Girls "Tautly suspenseful and sociologically fascinating."โBookPage on The Forgotten Girls "Tightly knit."โKirkus Reviews on The Forgotten Girls "Chilling...[a] swiftly moving plot and engaging core characters."โPublishers Weekly on The Forgotten Girls "Sara Blaedel's THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an emotionally complex police-procedural thriller ...With a gripping premise, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an incredible read."โFreshFiction.com "One of the best I've come across."โMichael Connelly Expand reviews