Where Ravens Roost, Karin Nordin
Where Ravens Roost, Karin Nordin
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Where Ravens Roost

Author: Karin Nordin

Narrator: Matt Addis

Unabridged: 12 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 04/15/2021


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 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, is a gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh, Angela Marsons and Jo Nesbo. Readers are OBSESSED with ! ‘I THIS BOOK!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Be ready to stay up at night until you're done!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A . Kept me engrossed from start to finish. ’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘As soon as I started I had a Jo Nesbo feeling and was ’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘A start to what should be a promising series!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A stunning debut novel from Karin Nordin that ’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’ Catherine Cooper, author of ‘Such a story!’ Jackie Kabler, author of

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee

4+ Detective Inspector Kjeld Nygaard is currently suspended from his job in Gothenburg because of an incident surrounding his last case. He receives a cryptic, garbled and puzzling message from his father Stenar about a murder in his barn. Stenar is suffering from Alzheimer’s, so is this a delusion o......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

3.5 stars This review was first posted on Mystery and Suspense. Check it out for features, interviews, and reviews. [URL not allowed] Detective Inspector Kjeld Nygaard left his home in rural Varsund, Sweden over a decade ago. Kjeld's beloved mother was dead and his father Stenar......more

Goodreads review by Louise

The raven cawed at him, craning his neck unnaturally. As it dug it's hooked beak into the mess of dried grass and twigs that make up his nest, a shiny glimmer reflected of a low-hanging bulb. Kjeld edged closer to get a better look, It was a human tooth with a silver filling. Detective Kjeld Nygaard......more


Quotes

‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’ ‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’ ‘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’ ‘Absolutely loved it! If you like a slow burner, Scandi Noir this is the one for you!’ ‘The menacing, wintry heart of 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!’ ‘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’ ‘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’ ‘If this is how the series starts, I can’t wait to read whatever comes next’