The Forgotten Girls
By Sara Blædel
Translated by Signe Rød Golly
Read by Christine Lakin
The Louise Rick/Camilla Lind Series: Book 5
Unabridged
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$35.00
ISBN: 9781478958338
| Runtime: | 8.45 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
An iBooks bestseller in Audiobooks
A BookPage Top Pick of Scandinavian Suspense
The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered in a remote forest. A large, unique scar on one side of her face should make the identification easy, but nobody has reported her missing. Louise Rick, the new commander of the Missing Persons Department, waits four long days before pulling off a risky move: releasing a photo of the victim to the media, jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation in hopes of finding anyone who knew her.
The gamble pays off when a woman recognizes the victim as Lisemette, a child she cared for in the state mental institution many years ago. Lisemette was a "forgotten girl", abandoned by her family and left behind in the institution. But Louise soon discovers something even more disturbing: Lisemette had a twin, and both girls were issued death certificates more than thirty years ago.
Louise's investigation takes a surprising when it brings her closer to her childhood home. And as she uncovers more crimes that were committed--and hidden--in the forest, she is forced to confront a terrible link to her own past that has been carefully concealed. Set against a moody and atmospheric landscape, The Forgotten Girls is twisty, suspenseful, emotionally intense novel that secures Sara Blaedel's place in the pantheon of great thriller writers.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
"[The Forgotten Girls] is gripping when it depicts some horrific crimes…[An] uncompromising realism…distinguishes this novel at its best.” —Washington Post
“This is a standout book that will only solidify the author’s well-respected standing in crime fiction. Blaedel drops clues that will leave readers guessing right up to the reveal. Each new lead opens an array of possibilities, and putting the book down became a feat this reviewer was unable to achieve. Based on the history of treating the disabled, the story is both horrifying and all too real. Even the villains have nuanced and sympathetic motives.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars stars, Top Pick!)
"The Forgotten Girls has it all. At its heart, it is a puzzling, intricate mystery whose solution packs a horrific double-punch…Once you start, you will have no choice but to finish it.” —BookReporter
“An emotionally complex police-procedural thriller set in Denmark. With a gripping premise, fast-paced narrative, and well-developed characters, The Forgotten Girls is an incredible read.” —FreshFiction.com
“Chilling…[a] swiftly moving plot and engaging core characters.” —Publishers Weekly
“A sharp protagonist who wrestles with her own failings and fears, in a skillfully told story that is typically dark in the manner of Nordic crime fiction.” —Booklist
"The Forgotten Girls is without doubt the best the author has delivered so far … strikingly well done … the chances are good that The Forgotten Girls will become your favorite crime novel for a long time to come.” —Dagbladet Børsen (Copenhagen)
Sara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. Everyone keeps talking about the 'trend' in crime writers--Scandinavian, German, Russian. Blaedel is no trend. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy. —Karin Slaughter
One of the best I've come across. —Michael Connelly
The Forgotten Girls is without doubt the best the author has delivered so far...strikingly well done....the chances are good that The Forgotten Girls will become your favorite crime novel for a long time to come. —Børsen (Denmark)
Sara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more. —Camilla Läckberg
Author
Author Bio: Sara Blædel
Sara Blædel is one of Denmark’s most successful crime writers, the author of the bestselling novels featuring police detective Louise Rick. Her novels are published in seventeen countries and fifteen languages. Her hard work and determination have branded her the “Queen of Crime” in Denmark.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Retail CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 8.45 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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