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Where Ravens Roost
Detective Kjeld Nygaard (Book 1)
- Author
- Karin Nordin
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 15 April 2021
- Run Time
- 12 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’
Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple
Shortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award
In a small town full of secrets, anyone could be a killer.
Detective Kjeld Nygaard wants nothing more than to forget his family and Varsund, the small mining town he once called home, even exist. But while on suspension after his last case went disastrously wrong, his estranged father Stenar leaves a message on Kjeld’s phone claiming he’s seen a murder.
But with no evidence and Stenar suffering from Alzheimer’s, the local police think he must have imagined it. Kjeld can’t stop himself from investigating what actually happened, and soon discovers a body. But when the police start to suspect Stenar, it’s a race against time to discover the truth before it’s lost forever.
But will uncovering the truth expose family secrets that are best left buried?
Atmospheric and addictive, Where Ravens Roost is a gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh, Angela Marsons and Jo Nesbo.
Readers are OBSESSED with Where Ravens Roost!
‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Be ready to stay up at night until you're done!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘A real page turner. Kept me engrossed from start to finish. Loved it’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘As soon as I started I had a Jo Nesbo feeling and was hooked’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘A fantastic start to what should be a promising series!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A stunning debut novel from Karin Nordin that keeps you on the edge of your seat’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
‘Such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story!’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple
Critics Review
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‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’
Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’
Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple
‘Such a great thriller with superb characterization to boot. Hard to believe that it's a debut. Looking forward to catching up with Detective Kjeld Nygaard and co’
Khurrum Rahman, author of Homegrown Hero
‘Absolutely loved it! If you like a slow burner, Scandi Noir this is the one for you!’
Laure Van Rensburg, author of The Downfall
‘The menacing, wintry heart of Where Ravens Roost gripped me from the very first page! Complex, layered characterisation, skilful writing and a twisty plot combine to create a Scandi Noir thriller as dark as a raven's wing. Hard to believe this is a debut!’
Louise Mumford, author of Sleepless
‘The bleak but beautiful settings are incredibly vivid (you'll want to wear a coat while you read this) and there are twists and turns around every corner’
Steve Frech, author of Dark Hollows
‘Nordin has produced an immersive tale of past secrets and flawed family relationships, all wrapped up with a… compelling narrative that had me glued to my Kindle for most of the day’
Jenny O’Brien, author of Silent Cry
‘If this is how the series starts, I can’t wait to read whatever comes next’
Paul Gitsham, author of The Last Straw
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Details
- Author
- Karin Nordin
- Narrator
- Matt Addis
- Duration
- 12 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008455538
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: police procedural, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Synopsis
‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple Shortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award In a small town full of secrets, anyone could be a killer. Detective Kjeld Nygaard wants nothing more than to forget his family and Varsund, the small mining town he once called home, even exist. But while on suspension after his last case went disastrously wrong, his estranged father Stenar leaves a message on Kjeld’s phone claiming he’s seen a murder. But with no evidence and Stenar suffering from Alzheimer’s, the local police think he must have imagined it. Kjeld can’t stop himself from investigating what actually happened, and soon discovers a body. But when the police start to suspect Stenar, it’s a race against time to discover the truth before it’s lost forever. But will uncovering the truth expose family secrets that are best left buried? Atmospheric and addictive, Where Ravens Roost is a gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh, Angela Marsons and Jo Nesbo. Readers are OBSESSED with Where Ravens Roost! ‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Be ready to stay up at night until you're done!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A real page turner. Kept me engrossed from start to finish. Loved it’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘As soon as I started I had a Jo Nesbo feeling and was hooked’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A fantastic start to what should be a promising series!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A stunning debut novel from Karin Nordin that keeps you on the edge of your seat’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘Such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story!’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple
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