1222, Anne Holt Translated by Marlaine Delargy
1222, Anne Holt Translated by Marlaine Delargy
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1222
The Hanne Wilhelmsen Novels [Book 8]

Author: Anne Holt; Translated by Marlaine Delargy

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 10 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/27/2011


Synopsis

From Norways #1 bestselling crime writer comes a suspenseful lockedroom mystery, the US debut of a new series, set in an isolated hotel where guests stranded during a monumental snowstorm begin turning up dead. A train on its way to the northern reaches of Norway careens off the track during a massive blizzard, 1,222 meters above sea level. The passengers abandon the train for a nearby, centuryold hotel that is practically empty except for the staff. With plenty of food and shelter from the storm, the passengers think they are safeuntil one of them turns up dead. With no sign of rescue and the storm continuing to rage, retired police inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen is asked to investigate. Paralyzed by a bullet lodged in her spine, Hanne has no wish to return to police work. Bitter and antisocial, she is slowly coaxed back to her old habits as curiosity and a natural talent for observation compel her to take an interest in the passengers and their secrets. When another body turns up, Hanne realizes that time is running out and she must act fast before panic takes over. Trapped in her wheelchair, trapped by the storm, and now trapped with a killer, Hanne has to fit the pieces of the puzzle together before they strike again. Anne Holts books have sold more than five million copies in Europe, and her books are #1 bestsellers in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland. Now she is poised to gain a huge American following with this captivating new mystery that pays homage to Agatha Christie and her classic book, And Then There Were None.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim

What could be more Norwegian than having your train break down and be trapped in an isolated mountain lodge for days during a blizzard while the wind howls and breaks the windows? Apparently secret service agents were aboard the train and there are a lot of mysterious goings on. Then the bodies star......more

Goodreads review by Luanne

I had never heard of Anne Holt before - she's described as Norway's #1 bestselling crime writer. After finishing her latest book 1222, I can see why - and I will be hunting down her backlist. 1222 features one of Holt's recurring characters - Hanne Wilhelmsen. Hanne is not a stereotypical protagonist......more

Goodreads review by Daniel

Honestly I found this a hard slog and I think it's because our main character is such a dislikeable person. I loved the premise, a rail crash, in a snow storm and all the passengers are forced to take shelter in an old mountain top hotel, then the first murder occurs.... Awesome right? But honestly it......more

Goodreads review by Emma

I really enjoyed this book in the Hanne Wilhelmsen, I had not read the book before, therefore was a bit shocked to find out about her situation. I liked this book especially as it all occurs after an accident on a train and all the people after the accident are holed up in a hotel. Hanne Wilhelmsen......more

Goodreads review by Alessia

A volte succede che lasciando passare un po’ di tempo tra un romanzo e l’altro dello stesso autore con lo stesso protagonista, quando riprendi il filo ti ritrovi un po’ spaesato. Quando ho iniziato il romanzo ho trovato qualcosa di strano, in effetti. E ci ho messo un po’ a capirlo: di diverso c’è H......more