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Disgrace

Disgrace

Summary

Fans of Jo Nesbo, The Killing, and Scandi noir will love this gripping thriller from international bestselling crime-writing sensation

A closed case hides a terrible secret . . .
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Department Q solves the unsolvable.

So when a file on the brutal murder of a brother and sister 20 years ago lands on the desk of Detective Carl Mørck, he doesn't understand why.

Because the killer has already been found, and the case is closed.

Why has it turned up on Carl's desk?

And more importantly, who put it there?
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Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen:


'The new 'it' boy of Nordic Noir'
The Times

'Gripping story-telling' Guardian

'Mesmerising . . . As impressive as it is unnerving' Independent

'Engrossing' Sunday Express

Reviews

  • The new "it" boy of Nordic Noir
    The Times

About the author

Jussi Adler-Olsen

Jussi Adler-Olsen was born in Copenhagen and worked as a magazine editor and publisher before starting to write fiction. Buried is the fifth novel in the Department Q series, following on from Redemption, Disgrace, Mercy and Guilt. He holds the prestigious Glass Key Award, given annually for a crime novel by a Scandinavian author, and is also winner of the Golden Laurels, Denmark's highest literary accolade.
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