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Incarcerated in a high-security prison, a broken Alexander Blix joins forces with Emma Ramm to find a ruthless killer who has escaped from a German jail and is making his way to Norway. Pulse-pounding Nordic Noir. `Blix suffers a series of vicious assaults in Stigma, the new novel by the stellar Norwegian crime-writing duo Jorn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger ... tense, brutal and fast-moving´ Sunday Times BOOK OF THE MONTH `Darkly twisty´ Crime Monthly `Superb Nordic noir. Dark, intricate and extremely compelling. Contemporary Scandinavian fiction at its best´ Will Dean _______ Alexander Blix is a broken man. Convicted for avenging his daughter's death, he is now being held in one of Norway's high-security prisons. Inside, the other prisoners take every opportunity to challenge and humiliate the former police investigator. On the outside, Blix's former colleagues have begun the hunt for a terrifying killer. Walter Kroos has escaped from prison in Germany and is making his way north. The only lead established by the police is that Kroos has a friend in Blix's prison ward. And now they need Blix's help. Journalist Emma Ramm is one of Blix's few visitors, and she becomes his ally as he struggles to connect the link between past and present, between the world inside and outside the prison walls. And as he begins to piece things together, he identifies a woodland community in Norway where deeply scarred inhabitants foster deadly secrets... secrets that maybe the unravelling of everyone involved... Two of Nordic Noir's finest writers return with the emotive, breath-holdingly intense and searingly tense fourth book in the number-one bestselling Blix & Ramm series. _______ Praise for the Blix & Ramm series: `If you're a fan of writers like Lars Kepler, Stefan Ahnhem or Søren Sveistrup, you won't want to miss this´ Crime by the Book`Two of the most distinguished writers of Nordic Noir´ Financial Times `An international sensation´ Vogue `The most exciting yet´ The Times `Devilishly complex´ Publishers Weekly `Fascinating´ Sun`Completely nerve-wracking´ Tvedestrandsposten `Everything I want in a book - mystery, tension and action´ Jen Med's Book Reviews `Masterly´ NB Magazine `An absolute MUST for thriller fans ... in a class of its own´ Krimi Couch

Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger are the internationally bestselling Norwegian authors of the William Wisting and Henning Juul series respectively. Jørn Lier Horst first rose to literary fame with his No. 1 internationally bestselling William Wisting series. A former investigator in the Norwegian police, Horst imbues all his works with an unparalleled realism and suspense. Thomas Enger is the journalist-turned-author behind the internationally acclaimed and bestselling Henning Juul series. Enger's trademark has become a darkly gritty voice paired with key social messages and tight plotting. Besides writing fiction for both adults and young adults, Enger also works as a music composer. Death Deserved is Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger's first co-written thriller.mehr
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KlappentextIncarcerated in a high-security prison, a broken Alexander Blix joins forces with Emma Ramm to find a ruthless killer who has escaped from a German jail and is making his way to Norway. Pulse-pounding Nordic Noir. `Blix suffers a series of vicious assaults in Stigma, the new novel by the stellar Norwegian crime-writing duo Jorn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger ... tense, brutal and fast-moving´ Sunday Times BOOK OF THE MONTH `Darkly twisty´ Crime Monthly `Superb Nordic noir. Dark, intricate and extremely compelling. Contemporary Scandinavian fiction at its best´ Will Dean _______ Alexander Blix is a broken man. Convicted for avenging his daughter's death, he is now being held in one of Norway's high-security prisons. Inside, the other prisoners take every opportunity to challenge and humiliate the former police investigator. On the outside, Blix's former colleagues have begun the hunt for a terrifying killer. Walter Kroos has escaped from prison in Germany and is making his way north. The only lead established by the police is that Kroos has a friend in Blix's prison ward. And now they need Blix's help. Journalist Emma Ramm is one of Blix's few visitors, and she becomes his ally as he struggles to connect the link between past and present, between the world inside and outside the prison walls. And as he begins to piece things together, he identifies a woodland community in Norway where deeply scarred inhabitants foster deadly secrets... secrets that maybe the unravelling of everyone involved... Two of Nordic Noir's finest writers return with the emotive, breath-holdingly intense and searingly tense fourth book in the number-one bestselling Blix & Ramm series. _______ Praise for the Blix & Ramm series: `If you're a fan of writers like Lars Kepler, Stefan Ahnhem or Søren Sveistrup, you won't want to miss this´ Crime by the Book`Two of the most distinguished writers of Nordic Noir´ Financial Times `An international sensation´ Vogue `The most exciting yet´ The Times `Devilishly complex´ Publishers Weekly `Fascinating´ Sun`Completely nerve-wracking´ Tvedestrandsposten `Everything I want in a book - mystery, tension and action´ Jen Med's Book Reviews `Masterly´ NB Magazine `An absolute MUST for thriller fans ... in a class of its own´ Krimi Couch

Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger are the internationally bestselling Norwegian authors of the William Wisting and Henning Juul series respectively. Jørn Lier Horst first rose to literary fame with his No. 1 internationally bestselling William Wisting series. A former investigator in the Norwegian police, Horst imbues all his works with an unparalleled realism and suspense. Thomas Enger is the journalist-turned-author behind the internationally acclaimed and bestselling Henning Juul series. Enger's trademark has become a darkly gritty voice paired with key social messages and tight plotting. Besides writing fiction for both adults and young adults, Enger also works as a music composer. Death Deserved is Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger's first co-written thriller.
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Erscheinungsjahr2023
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ReiheBlix & Ramm
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Seiten276 Seiten
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7


Jakobsen was one of the more pleasant prison officers. A northerner of Blix´s age who trained horses for harness racing in his spare time. He didn´t want to say what Blix had been sent for, just that he was taking him over to the medical wing. Once there, he let him into a sparsely furnished meeting room and then left. Light streamed in through a barred window that couldn´t be opened. The air was clammy, stagnant.

A man in a checked flannel shirt with long, curly hair tied back in a ponytail stood up from a chair and adjusted his glasses. He met Blix with a dry, outstretched hand. Otto Myran,´ he said. Nice to meet you.´

Blix estimated that Myran was in his mid-thirties. With a wave of his hand, he gestured for Blix to sit in one of the three chairs in the room, two of which were placed far apart, both facing the third, which Myran now sat back down on.

Myran placed one leg over the other. Folded his hands on his lap but otherwise said nothing, just stared at Blix with a gentle, friendly smile.

Are we waiting for someone?´ Blix asked.

He should be here any minute,´ Myran replied.

Blix felt a throbbing in his temples. The wounds had slowly begun to heal, but it still felt like someone had inflated his cheek. In fact, his whole face felt numb.

The door opened.

Jakobsen had returned. He remained standing out in the hall, however, and made a motion with his hand to usher someone else into the room.

Jarl Inge Ree appeared around the doorframe. He took in the sight that met him for a moment or two, then stopped abruptly.

What the hell...?´

Blix returned the same surprised and contemptuous look. Under the bandage, the wound twinged.

Jakobsen followed Ree inside and led him over to the vacant chair, positioning himself between Ree and Blix.

What the hell is this?´ Ree barked.

Myran said nothing, just motioned for Ree to sit in the chair.

Jakobsen leant against the nearest wall, not too close, but not so far away that he couldn´t, if necessary, react quickly and intervene.

Ree squirmed, seemingly unable to find a comfortable position in his seat. Blix was waiting for Myran to get started. Finally, Ree seemed to settle down.

I´m a social worker,´ Myran began. You may have already seen me around the corridors here.´

Neither Blix nor Ree answered.

As you know, the aim of correctional services is to rehabilitate convicts and prepare them for a future life of freedom. We - social workers - like to act as a link between correctional services and the outside world. Our aim is for you to feel a sense of belonging in society, for you to want to partake in activities that are for the greater good of the community.´

Ree snorted.

Blix said nothing.

And that,´ continued Myran, is always difficult when...´ He weighed his words carefully. When there are elements in your everyday life that challenge that willingness to contribute. Elements that introduce unfavourable conditions for your successful rehabilitation. And you two -´ Myran looked from one to the other. Well, it doesn´t exactly seem like you bring out the best in each other. And that´s just how it is sometimes. You don´t get along. And there can be plenty of reasons why that is.´ Myran brought his hands together. So, rather than separating the two of you in isolation, we here at Ullersmo felt that ... we - the three of us - should sit down and see what we can do to improve the situation.´

Ree moved his gaze to Jakobsen, who placed his thumbs on the inside of his belt.

Improve the situation,´ Ree mimicked, a big grin on his face. You mean, like, sit here and talk about our feelings and stuff?´

Myran said nothing.

What the fuck is this - some kumbaya, mindfulness bullshit?´ The smile disappeared. I´m out of here in five days.´

The way I see it, that´s all the more reason to do this,´ Myran said. Give yourself the best possible start in your new life out there.´

But I won´t have anything to do with him on the outside,´ Ree continued. He´s here for years.´

Blix spoke up. I can just stay in my cell until he´s out. It´s fine.´

That is some constructive input, Alexander,´ Myran said, addressing Blix. And thank you for that. But see it as an exercise in being less conflict-oriented.´

Ree scoffed again. I´m not conflict-oriented in the slightest.´ He stood up. Nah, I´m not doing this.´

Jakobsen removed his thumbs from his belt.

Ree noticed and stopped. We´re meant to be here for another...?´

Myran conferred with his wristwatch. Hour and twenty-five minutes.´

You´re shitting me.´

The social worker shook his head. A bead of sweat broke loose from his forehead and slid down his cheek.

Ree groaned. Jesus Christ.´

Blix said nothing. He looked over to Jakobsen and back at the social worker. It felt like he was taking part in some absurd performance.

Of course, we could just sit here,´ Myran insisted. And stare into space. But that would be terribly boring.´

What are you on about?´ Ree barked.

This,´ Myran answered. This process. Ordered by the management. It´s mandatory.´

Jesus H. Christ.´ Ree sat back down and crossed his arms.

After a long, heavy silence, Myran started:

I want you to think of three questions to ask each other.´

Blix barely lifted his head.

Three questions that aren´t related to your lives in here,´ Myran elaborated.

Ree snorted.

It could be anything,´ the social worker continued. Something private, if you´re curious about something of a more personal nature, and if the other is comfortable answering it. Or it could be about the first thing you´re planning on doing when you get out of here, for example. Anything,´ he repeated. But try to avoid disrespectful questions or hate speech.´

Ree leant back. I´d rather keep my mouth shut.´

Myran adjusted his glasses a little. What about you, Alexander? Do you perhaps have a question you would like to ask Jarl Inge?´

Blix was not used to being addressed by his first name. Me? No.´

He did the same as Ree and leant back in his chair. Crossed one leg over the other and put one hand on top of the other on his lap. The room went silent.

It stayed silent.

Jakobsen shuffled a little, his shoes rubbing against the floor. Myran moved his gaze from Ree to Blix, and back to Ree again. One minute turned into two, which turned into four. Blix turned to look at Ree, who seemed to be staring at something on the ceiling, occasionally moving his gaze to something or other on the wall.

Jarl Inge, what do you plan on doing when you get out?´ Myran asked.

Get to fuck.´

What about you, Alexander?´

Blix met his gaze. Me? No idea. Can´t bear to think about it.´

Again, silence.

I have a question,´ Ree said, smiling. He turned to Blix. How old were you the first time you got spanked?´ He laughed to himself, a raw laugh.

Blix didn´t answer.

Ree seemed to suddenly be enjoying himself.

Myran looked at him rather sternly and then said to Blix: You don´t have to answer that.´

But that counts as a question, right?´ Ree said, surprisingly eager. It has to. That was a question.´

If you can ask a slightly more serious one next time, I´ll consider it.´

How kind of you,´ Ree said ironically. Because I really do feel like I have to do everything you say.´

Myran did not respond.

Ree continued to chuckle a little to himself.

Blix just stared ahead. How old were you?´

Ree stopped smiling. The next moment, he was out of the chair and standing up as if to launch himself on Blix, but Jakobsen was beside him before Ree could do anything. Blix just stared straight ahead. Barely bat an eyelid.

Ree took a moment to compose himself. Alright, alright,´ he said to Jakobsen. I´ll sit down.´

Great idea, this,´ Blix said to Myran.

The social worker did not answer this time either.

Ree...

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Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger are the internationally bestselling Norwegian authors of the William Wisting and Henning Juul series respectively. Jørn Lier Horst first rose to literary fame with his No. 1 internationally bestselling William Wisting series. A former investigator in the Norwegian police, Horst imbues all his works with an unparalleled realism and suspense. Thomas Enger is the journalist-turned-author behind the internationally acclaimed and bestselling Henning Juul series. Enger's trademark has become a darkly gritty voice paired with key social messages and tight plotting. Besides writing fiction for both adults and young adults, Enger also works as a music composer. Death Deserved is Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger's first co-written thriller.
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