Book : Knock Knock - Roslund, Anders

-Titulo Original : Knock Knock

-Fabricante :

G.P. Putnams Sons

-Descripcion Original:

In this electrifying #1 international-bestselling thriller, a police inspector and a former criminal informant in a race against time as they attempt to unravel past and present secrets. He thought she was safe. Then the past came knocking. Seventeen years ago, Criminal Inspector Ewert Grens was called to the scene of a brutal crime. A family had been murdered, and the only survivor--and witness--was the five-year-old daughter. The girl was placed in the witness protection program, and the case went cold, but years later, Grens is still haunted by the seemingly random slaying, and the little girl who was spared. So when he learns that the apartment where the crime occurred is now the scene of a mysterious break-in, Grens immediately fears that someone is intent on silencing the only witness. He races to find her...before they do. Meanwhile, someone in the citys criminal underworld is executing weapons smugglers, and has placed former police informant Piet Hoffmans family in grave danger. He must unravel the secret threat to his family, all while keeping secrets of his own. Soon his hunt for answers intertwines with Ewerts, and the two men find themselves in the middle of a criminal conspiracy that is more complicated--and dangerous--than they could have imagined. Review “If you thrill to the chills of Scandinavian noir, chances are youve read something by Anders Roslund...Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in this no-frills translation by Elizabeth Clark.” --New York Times Book Review “[H]eart-pounding...This terrific mash-up of police procedural and crime thriller has strongly imagined characters, explosive action, and a twisty plot with an unexpected conclusion. It’s a must for Scandinavian noir fans.”- -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Grens is an immensely compelling character whose sharp intuition and dedication to justice are reminiscent of Harry Bosch. This tense, sophisticated procedural can stand alone, but readers will find themselves drawn to Grens’ seven earlier investigations.-- Booklist (starred review) Roslund’s fourth has punchy prose and plot twists that readers expecting another brooding Scandinavian noir won’t see coming.” --Kirkus Reviews “[A] heart-pounding thriller...Roslunds serpentine plot and visceral character development brings each cliffhanging chapter to a staggering revelation on how tasty a dish of cold, karmic revenge can be. From the first Knock Knock on the door of a murder scene to discovering the killers behind it, this novel is a breathless, suspenseful read.” - Shelf Awareness “Roslund cleverly interlaces two disparate storylines, and readers will marvel at just how much action can take place in a period spanning only three days. Knock Knock has handily reaffirmed all my Scandi-noir gushing.”- BookPage “A masterpiece of a thriller. Brutal, gripping, intelligent. It left me breathless.” --New York Times bestselling author Liza Marklund About the Author Anders Roslund has published ten novels as part of the successful writing duos Roslund & Hellstrom and Roslund & Thunberg. His books have been published in thirty languages and he is the recipient of numerous prestigious international awards. Knock Knock is his first solo novel. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. I’m five years old. Almost exactly. I know that. Five years and a few days and a few nights. It still feels like it just happened. I was sitting at the kitchen table with Mom on one side and Dad on the other and Eliot and Julia were across from me. And I blew out five candles all at once. They were in the middle of my cake and they were red with a little blue too but only at the very, very bottom, when you looked really close. A few days and a few nights. I clear my throat and try to smile, like I always do when I sing. It’s my favorite song. Happybirthdaytoyooou. And if I sing it loud en