Hanne Wilhelmsen Series - Böcker

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDA superbly chilling story of corruption in the corridors of power, for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesA drug dealer is battered to death in the outskirts of Oslo. A young Dutch student, covered in blood, walks aimlessly through the streets of central Oslo. He is taken into custody, but refuses to speak.Five days later a shady criminal lawyer called Hans Olsen is murdered. The two deaths don't seem related, but Detective Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is unconvinced. Soon, she uncovers a link between the bodies: Olsen defended the drug dealer. But there are powerful forces working against Hanne; a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a crooked lawyer and a small-time dealer. The investigation will take her into the offices of the most powerful men in Norway - and even put her own life at risk...Readers love BLIND GODDESS'A first rate thriller' *****'A must-read for Scandi-Noir fans' *****'A surprising twist at the end' *****'Superb' *****

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDHanne Wilhelmsen must track down a missing twelve-year-old suspected of murder in this twisting thriller perfect for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesIn an orphanage outside Oslo, a twelve-year-old boy is causing havoc. The institution's ageing director, Agnes Vestavik, sees something chilling in Olav's eyes: sheer hatred. When Vestavik is found murdered at her desk late at night, stabbed in the neck with a kitchen knife - with Olav nowhere to be found - the case goes to Hanne Hanne suspects that Olav witnessed the murder and fled, and she orders an investigation of the orphanage staff. But this, however, is one case where her instincts are leading her astray.Meanwhile, Olav makes his way to his mother's apartment in central Oslo. When police finally catch up to him, Olav will lead them on a chase that will upend all of their assumptions. Wilhelmsen, recently promoted to superintendent in the Oslo police.Readers love DEATH OF THE DEMON'A fascinating tale with some shockers thrown in' *****'Can't wait to read the next one!' *****'An ending that knocked my socks off' *****'Keeps you guessing' *****'AWESOME!!' *****

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDA high-profile murder brings Hanne Wilhelmsen back to the city she fled in the wake of heartbreak, in this chilling thriller for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesWhen celebrity chef Brede Ziegler is discovered stabbed to death on the steps of the Olso police headquarters it sends a shockwave through the city's in-crowd. Ziegler had lots of famous friends, is there a culprit among them - or was this a random act of violence?Police investigator Billy T. takes on the case, but is met with conflicting information about what kind of man Ziegler was. It seems nobody really knew the dead man - including his glamorous wife, the restaurant co-owner and the editor of his memoir. While Billy T. struggles to break the case, Hanne Wilhelmsen returns to Oslo after a six-month absence. Since the death of her partner Cecilie, Hanne has been in self-imposed exile. Hanne discovers that not only had Ziegler been stabbed, but he had also ingested a lethal dose of painkillers. As the plot thickens, Hanne and Billy T. are pulled deeper into the nefarious world in which Ziegler lived. Was he who he said he was? And can those who claim to have known him best be trusted?Readers love NO ECHO'Anne Holt as great as ever' *****'Absolutely riveting' *****'Gripping' *****'Spine tingling' *****

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDHanna Wilhelmsen risks everything for justice in this chilling thriller for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesFour people are found shot dead at the luxury home of the Stahlbergs, one of Oslo's wealthiest dynasties and notorious for highly publicised infighting. Three of the dead are members of the family and the fourth victim is a seeming nobody. With so many years of bad blood, it's hard to narrow down a shortlist of suspects. Hanne Wilhelmsen is drafted in to untangle the family's complex, bitter history and find the killer.Working with her longtime police partner Billy T., the pair unearth numerous motives for the murders; each surviving member of the Stahlberg family had good reason to want the victims dead. But as Hanne digs deeper she comes to believe there is a bigger secret concealed by the lies. As she draws closer to the truth, Hanne will once again risk everything for justice.Readers love BEYOND THE TRUTH'Anne Holt books never disappoint' *****'A real page turner' *****'Full of surprises & masterfully intertwined storylines' *****'Put this on your must read list' *****

THE FOURTH INSTALMENT IN THE HANNE WILHELMSEN SERIES.This investigation brings her into conflict with the highest powers in Norway: what secrets lie behind the death of the Prime Minister?Less than six months after taking office, the Norwegian Prime Minister is found dead. She has been shot in the head. But was it a politically motivated assassination or personal revenge?The death shakes the country to its core. The hunt for her killer is complicated, intense and gruelling. Hanne Wilhelmsen must contain the scandal before a private tragedy becomes a public outrage, in what will become the most sensitive case of her career...This is a story of lies, intrigue and politics. The Lion's Mouth questions who holds the power in Norway, and how far they will go to use it.

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDOslo is under attack, and Hanna Wilhelmsen's self-imposed exile must end in this chilling thriller for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesIt has been eleven years since Hanne Wilhelmsen's life was forever changed by an assault that left her wheelchair bound. Now, Hanne's self-imposed exile is nearing its end. When Oslo comes under attack from Islamic extremists in a series of explosions, the city is left reeling. A militant group claim responsibility, but the Norwegian police force doubt on the authenticity of the declaration, and the group's very existence. The unfolding drama is brought to Hanne's door by her former partner Billy T., who is convinced that his son, Linus, is involved in the recent events. He begs Hanne for help. But Hanne soon learns that she cannot protect Linus, Billy T. or the people of Oslo. Those bent of destruction are one step ahead, and many lives will be lost before the truth is revealed...Readers love OFFLINE'Fantastic' *****'Terrifying yet terrific' *****'Compelling reading' *****'Couldn't put it down' *****'Simply brilliant'*****

'THE QUEEN OF SCANDINAVIAN CRIME THRILLERS' RED'A THRILLER WRITER OF THE HIGHEST ORDER' LIZA MARKLUNDThe unforgettable, explosive finale to the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, perfect for fans of Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson and Ann CleevesIn 2001, three year old Dina is killed in a tragic car accident. Not long thereafter Dina's mother dies under mysterious circumstances, and Dina's father Jonas is convicted of her murder.In 2016, the cold case ends up on the desk of Detective Henrik Holme, who tries to convince his mentor Hanne Wilhelmsen that the father might have been wrongly convicted. Holme and Wilhelmsen discover that the case could be connected to the suicide of an eccentric blogger as well as the kidnapping of the granddaughter of a EuroJackpot millionaire.Readers love IN DUST AND ASHES'A masterpiece' *****'Leaves you wanting more' *****'Fast paced and tense' *****'Had me gripped!' *****'This is how to write a crime novel'*****