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The Lake

(Author) Jørn Lier Horst
Format: Hardcover
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PRE-ORDER NOW! THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WISTING SERIES, FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Compelling, original and suspenseful' KATHY REICHS Following a harsh winter, the dam gates at Farris Lake have been badly damaged, and as summer approaches the lake must be drained for repairs. Under the intense summer sun, the idyllic lake transforms into a barren wasteland - until the secrets that have long been buried beneath the surface are uncovered... On both sides of the lakebed, new evidence relating to unsolved cold cases is discovered - the remains of a young man who went missing eight years ago, and the belongings of a girl who disappeared four years later. Detective William Wisting is certain these crimes are linked. The lake has long hidden its secrets - but can Wisting now bring the truth to light? Why readers LOVE the Detective William Wisting series 'Characters, plot, execution, pacing, conclusion...all quality. And it kept me guessing all the way through' 5* reader review 'One word for this series. BRILLIANT' 5 reader review 'Wisting goes from strength to strength...an excellent read' 5 reader review 'The very best of everything I love abotu the genre...I gulped it down whole in one tasty, page-turning bite' 5 reader review 'Quality writing and superb characterisation throughout, absorbing and riveting from the first to last page' 5** reader review

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241533857
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Nov. 20, 2025

Jørn Lier Horst

Jørn Lier Horst is a Norwegian author known for his crime novels featuring the detective William Wisting. His most famous work, "The Hunting Dogs," showcases his meticulous attention to detail and complex character development. Horst's contributions to literature include revitalizing the Nordic noir genre with his gripping storytelling and authentic police procedural elements.

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