Heine Torgersen Bakkeid is a Norwegian author who made his debut in 2005. His work is characterized by a humorous approach, often incorporating elements of science fiction. Bakkeid's debut was a humorous sci-fi novel, hinting at his unique style. His background in systems development may influence his narrative approach and story construction.
The story continues with Thorkild Aske, a compelling character in this darkly humorous crime series that showcases a unique perspective in Nordic Noir. Aske navigates a world filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, highlighting the blend of suspense and wit that defines the narrative. The novel promises to engage readers with its sharp storytelling and complex themes, further establishing the author's fresh voice in the genre.
'Wonderfully creepy ... This is a spectacular debut' Daily Mail The first in a new Norwegian crime series by the winner of the Riverton Prize 2021 introducing disgraced ex-Chief Inspector Thorkild Aske, a damaged man with a complicated past Fresh out of prison and a stint in a psychiatric hospital, disgraced ex-policeman Thorkild Aske only wants to lose himself in drugged dreams of his beloved Frei. Wild, unknowable Frei. The woman he loved. The woman he has lost forever. Yet when Frei's young cousin goes missing off the Norwegian coast and Thorkild is called in by the family to help find him, dead or alive, Thorkild cannot refuse. He owes them this. Tormented by his past, Thorkild soon finds himself deep in treacherous waters. He's lost his reputation - will he now lose his life? The second Thorkild Aske mystery, Scatter Her Ashes, is out now