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 Detectives Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner race to solve a series of sordid murders linked to some of the most vulnerable patients in a Danish hospital in this sequel to the #1 international bestseller The Tenant that is “brimming with personality, eccentric characters, and plenty of mystery and intrigue” (Crime by the Book).

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing. But in the coronary care unit at one of Copenhagen’s leading medical centers, a nurse fills a syringe with an overdose of heart medication and stealthily enters the room of an older male patient.

Six days earlier, a paperboy on his route in central Copenhagen stumbles upon a macabre find: the naked body of a dead woman, lying in a fountain with arms marked with small incisions. Cause of death? Exsanguination—the draining of all the blood in her body.

Copenhagen investigator Jeppe Kørner, recovering from a painful divorce and in the throes of a new relationship, takes on the case. His partner, Anette Werner, now on maternity leave after an unexpected pregnancy, is restless at home with a demanding newborn and an equally demanding husband. While Jeppe pounds the streets looking for answers, Anette decides to do a little freelance sleuthing. But operating on her own exposes her to dangers she can’t even begin to fathom.

As the “thrillingly nerve-racking” (Shelf Awareness) investigation ventures into dark corners, it uncovers the shockingly depraved greed that festers beneath the surface of caregiving institutions—and what Jeppe and Anette discover will turn their blood as cold as ice… Crime Enquête policière Fiction Fiction de genre Fiction littéraire Fiction policière Mondes médical et médico-légal Roman policier Romans policiers et crimes internationaux Thrillers et romans à suspense Suspense Sincère

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"Graeme Malcolm brings an English accent and a fine performance to this Danish mystery. People are dying, drained of their blood through tiny cuts. The victims' other commonality is Butterfly House, a facility for teens with mental health issues. Detective Jeppe Kørner is assigned to the case; his partner, Anette Werner, is at home with a new baby and is thoroughly bored. Slowly, she begins to inject herself into the proceedings. Malcolm's voice is naturally deep and rather smooth. His narrative tone often differs from his dialogue delivery. The former is more relaxed and rhythmic, which is especially appropriate when Engberg focuses on the domestic lives of her two protagonists and the backgrounds of the other characters in this compelling audiobook."
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it's a good Nord Noir, could have been great if it dug deeper in psychology or social services related to that in Denmark. it's the 1st i read in the series and by the writer.
also the book had a good potential to be more gore, it was too soft considering what was going on.
but by far what caused the 3 out 5 is the very last discovery by police, too cheesy.
generally it looks like the writer is writing it with American production in mind.

good book, doesn't disappoint nor challenge

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This was extremely well plotted and engaging. I liked it. The secondary characters are great, and while I'm not such a huge fan of the protagonist, unlike so many messy maverick officer characters, she's willing to change, and wow, do I appreciate that.
Fast pace, great writing, interesting plot.

great

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The story itself is well thought out and interesting but the actions of the main characters at times are far too irrational to make sense (e.g. not calling or using voicemail).

Generally good

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