Satellite People by Hans Olav Lahlum
The second mystery in the hugely compelling, bestselling international crime series from Norway's answer to Agatha Christie
Ingenious. . A Scandinavian crime novel with a difference. -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *
The second instalment of a captivating murder mystery series set in 1960s Norway sees Inspector Kolbjørn Kristiansen seek the advice of Patricia, a brilliant young amateur sleuth confined to a wheelchair, to work out which of 10 dinner guests killed a business tycoon and former resistance fighter during the Second World War. As the inspector tries to untangle the lies and deceit he receives a series of letters warning of further murders. Lahlum keeps the reader guessing until a clever and satisfying conclusion. * Daily Express *
A continually fascinating novel which not only holds true to the spirit of Agatha Christie but also has a 21st century take on themes and subjects that never would have been tackled by the Queen of Crime. * Waterford Today *
Set in Oslo in 1969, Lahum's outstanding second mystery featuring Insp. Kolbjørn "K2" Kristiansen and Patricia Borchmann pays homage to Agatha Christie . . . The intricate plot, which has its roots in the Nazi occupation of Norway, builds to a shocking conclusion. * Publishers Weekly *
The second instalment of a captivating murder mystery series set in 1960s Norway sees Inspector Kolbjørn Kristiansen seek the advice of Patricia, a brilliant young amateur sleuth confined to a wheelchair, to work out which of 10 dinner guests killed a business tycoon and former resistance fighter during the Second World War. As the inspector tries to untangle the lies and deceit he receives a series of letters warning of further murders. Lahlum keeps the reader guessing until a clever and satisfying conclusion. * Daily Express *
A continually fascinating novel which not only holds true to the spirit of Agatha Christie but also has a 21st century take on themes and subjects that never would have been tackled by the Queen of Crime. * Waterford Today *
Set in Oslo in 1969, Lahum's outstanding second mystery featuring Insp. Kolbjørn "K2" Kristiansen and Patricia Borchmann pays homage to Agatha Christie . . . The intricate plot, which has its roots in the Nazi occupation of Norway, builds to a shocking conclusion. * Publishers Weekly *
Hans Olav Lahlum is a Norwegian crime author, historian, chess player and politician. The books that make up his crime series, featuring Criminal Investigator Kolbjørn Kristiansen (known as K2) and his precocious young assistant Patricia, are bestsellers in Norway. The third book in the series The Catalyst Killing is out soon . . .
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| ISBN 13 | 9781447232773 |
| ISBN 10 | 1447232771 |
| Title | Satellite People |
| Author | Hans Olav Lahlum |
| Series | K2 And Patricia Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2015-07-30 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Petrona Award 2016 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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