Gunnar Staalesen is a Norwegian writer whose works often delve into intricate human relationships and societal issues. His writing is characterized by its keen insight into the human psyche and a strong sense of place. Readers appreciate his ability to craft a rich tapestry of characters and settings that is both immersive and thought-provoking. Staalesen's literary style is noted for its balance of suspense and depth.
Fresh from rehab, Norwegian PI Varg Veum faces his most complex investigation yet, when a man is found drowned, a young woman disappears, and the case of a missing child is revived. The classic Nordic Noir series continues...
As Bergen PI Varg Veum investigates two different cases, it becomes clear that they are uncannily similar to harrowing events that took place thirty-six years earlier... A gripping instalment of the award-winning Varg Veum series, by one of the fathers of Nordic Noir.
September 1977. Mette Misvaer, a three-year-old girl disappears without trace from the sandpit outside her home. Her tiny, close middle-class community in the tranquil suburb of Nordas is devastated, but their enquiries and the police produce nothing. Curtains twitch, suspicions are raised, but Mette is never found. Almost 25 years later, as the expiry date for the statute of limitations draws near, Mette's mother approaches PI Varg Veum, in a last, desperate attempt to find out what happened to her daughter. As Veum starts to dig, he uncovers an intricate web of secrets, lies and shocking events that have been methodically concealed. When another brutal incident takes place, a pattern begins to emerge ...Chilling, shocking and full of extraordinary twists and turns, Where Roses Never Die reaffirms Gunnar Staalesen as one of the world's foremost crime writers.
In this gripping novel, private investigator Varg Veum faces a harrowing predicament when he is falsely accused of involvement in a paedophile ring after child pornography is discovered on his computer. As he navigates the complexities of the case, the story delves into themes of injustice and the struggle for redemption. Translated by Don Bartlett, this work showcases the compelling storytelling of acclaimed Norwegian crime writer Gunnar Staalesen, praised by Ian Rankin for his engaging narratives.
Ever-dogged Bergen PI Varg Veum is forced to dig deep into his own past as he investigates the murder of a former classmate. Vintage, classic Nordic Noir from international bestselling author Gunnar Staalesen.
A novel of revenge and murder from which emerge statements about modern relationships, childhood, bereavement, and the destructive force of passion.
The 'Norwegian Chandler' Gunnar Staalesen is back with his finest Varg Veum crime thriller - eco-warriors, wind turbines, power lines and, of course, murder.
In this crime drama, detective Varg Veum's adventures take him into th world of privileged teenage girls who have been drawn into drugs and prostitution. The situation worsens when the local judge is found dead in a luxury hotel, clad only in woman's lingerie.
The plot revolves around Bergen PI Varg Veum as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young activist, leading him to confront the unique and insular justice system of a small village. This installment of the internationally bestselling Varg Veum series promises a gripping narrative filled with suspense and moral dilemmas, showcasing the protagonist's determination to uncover the truth amidst local secrets and tensions.
An einem frostigen Januartag in Bergen, Norwegen, bekommt der Privatdetektiv Varg Veum Besuch von der Prostituierten Hege Jensen. Hege ist eine ehemalige Schulkameradin von Veums Sohn Thomas. Ihre Freundin und Kollegin Margrethe, Maggie Monsen, ist verschwunden und seit Tagen nicht mehr gesehen worden. Vor ihrem Verschwinden hatte sie etwas erschreckt: Sie hatte einen Kunden abgewiesen und war voller Entsetzen zu ihrem Standplatz zurückgekehrt. Kurz nachdem Varg Veum den Fall übernommen hat und die Suche nach Hege aufgenommen hat, wird Veum mit der brutalen, bedrohlichen Realität konfrontiert. Veum entdeckt, dass Maggie von räuberischen Zuhältern und potenziell mörderischen Freiern geplagt wurde. Aber Maggies Geschichte erweist sich als noch trauriger, nachdem Veum weitere Einzelheiten im Leben von Maggie herausbekommt. Bald findet er die erste Leiche – und es wird nicht die letzte sein. Seine Untersuchung führt ihn in eine dunkle Subkultur, in der korrupter Idealismus tödliche Konsequenzen hat. Überall lauern dunkle Geheimnisse, während sich das trübe Muster verwundeter Menschen, verdorbener Leben und längst kalt gewordener Herzen als tödlich erweist… für Jemanden.
