Death in Denmark

AMULYA MALLADI is the bestselling author of eight novels, including The Copenhagen Affair, A House for Happy Mothers, and The Mango Season. Her books have been translated into several languages, among them Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Danish, Romanian, Serbian, Japanese, and Tamil. She won a screenwriting award for her work on Ø (Island), a Danish crime series that aired on Amazon Prime Global and Studio Canal+. Malladi is a Danish citizen who was born and raised in India. She lives in Los Angeles.

“A Death in Denmark has a nice sense of place and a laundry list of where to drink and dine in Copenhagen.” — Denver Post"[I]ntriguing…. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will love this unique mystery." — Buzzfeed, “The 20 Most Anticipated Thrillers Of 2023”"Philip Marlowe meets Nordic Noir in a jazzy murder mystery that digs up Copenhagen's past Nazi ties in the inescapable context of the country's current refugee policies." — Iben Albinus, internationally bestselling and award-winning author of Damascus“Not your usual ex-cop turn P.I. mystery! Malladi captures the Scandinavian sparseness with powerful dialogue and a true sense of place…. An excellent read!” — Charles Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the Ian Rutledge and the Bess Crawford mystery series“Past and present collide in this tense Nordic thriller…. Filled with vivid imagery and beautiful prose, A Death in Denmark is part page-turner, part unflinching examination of the racism and nationalism woven through modern Danish society. A compelling and fast-paced read, with an ending that lingers long after the last page.” — Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Personal Assistant"Part mystery and part international thriller, A Death in Denmark…introduces Gabriel Præst, a hard-boiled private detective with a cosmopolitan flair who readers will want more of.” — Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite and the Charles Jenkins series"The best kind of mystery novel: smart, well-researched, and well-written, it weaves an investigation into the past and present led by a truly compelling hero. This is an auspicious start to a new series. I loved it.” — Mark Sullivan, bestselling author of The Last Green Valley“A thrilling and timely Nordic Noir…. Gabriel Præst is a strong and interesting protagonist supported by a rich gallery of different personalities. The detailed descriptions of Copenhagen will make you want to go there to follow in Gabriel’s footsteps.” — Camilla Ahlgren, award-winning screenwriter of the acclaimed Danish TV series Broen (“The Bridge”) and the Swedish TV series Störst av allt (“Quicksand”)“An intricate tapestry of a novel that unflinchingly lays bare the human cost of politically cultivated hate. Gabriel Præst had me firmly in his well-tailored pockets from the very first page. A fast-paced, emotionally rich, and whip smart read!” — Sonali Dev, author of The Vibrant Years“[A] superb series launch…. Præst’s pursuit of the truth takes some unexpected directions on the way to the satisfying conclusion. A killer plot matches an unusual lead sleuth, and secrets from Denmark’s WWII past enhance the story line.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)