Description

The inspiration for thrilling BBC TV show Wisting, from the producers behind Wallander and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

For four months a body sat undiscovered just a few doors from the home of Chief Inspector William Wisting.

Viggo Hansen was a man nobody ever noticed, even though he lived in a close-knit community.

His death goes largely unreported, but does catch the attention of Wisting’s journalist daughter, Line. She decides to find out who this nondescript man really was.

While Line’s research has her digging deep into the dead man’s past, Wisting focuses on the present as the body of another man is found in the forest.

Wisting suspects a serial killer is at work – but his investigation only raises more questions. For how long has this killer been active, and across how many countries?

When the CIA get involved the stakes rise culminating in a deadly race against time.

Winner of The Glass Key for best Nordic crime novel

Get your next Scandi crime fix from number one bestselling author Jorn Lier Horst.

Praise for the multi-award-winning William Wisting Mysteries:

‘Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers.’ -The Times
‘Solid, satisfying police procedurals.’ -The Sunday Times
‘Plotting reigns supreme.’ -Financial Times
‘Gripping and well executed.’ -The Herald
‘Immensely impressive.’ -Barry Forshaw
‘A masterpiece of storytelling.’ -Lin Anderson

Publisher Review

'The Caveman will delight fans of suspense and procedural realism.'- * Crime Fiction Lover * 'It's a thought-provoking book - and, as in the gripping climax, an exciting one, as the two investigations merge in a well-engineered and entirely unexpected way. Then, if you haven't already, do go back and read THE HUNTING DOGS.' * Bob Cornwell in Euro Crime * 'A thought-provoking book.' * Euro Crime Blog * 'Fascinating concept . . . "the caveman" . . . where a criminal could take over and live the life of a marginalised member of society without being detected.' * Shotsmag * 'May well be the breakthrough book in the UK for this most unusual crime writer.' * CrimeTime * 'Not a typical serial killer melodrama.' * The Sunday Herald * 'If you haven't already, introduce yourself to Norway's Chief Inspector William Wisting - you'll warm to him even though his patch can get pretty cold.' * The Sunday Sport * 'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers.' * The Times *