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The Lake

By: Jørn Lier Horst, Anne Bruce - translator
Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
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THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WISTING SERIES, FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

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?

'Compelling, original and suspenseful' KATHY REICHS

© Jørn Lier Horst 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting

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Critic reviews

Calm , methodical, and quietly gripping - classic Nordic noir precision
Praise for Jørn Lier Horst (:)
Compelling, original and suspenseful (Kathy Reichs)
Relentlessly exciting...creates a real sense of menace
Tense, fast-paced...compelling
A spare, sparse thriller that slips down very easily. Perfect weekend reading
Spare prose, elegant structure, and a masterful layering of secrets and suspense. Brilliant! (Daniel Kalla)
All stars
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First, I enjoyed the narrator's voice and his ability to make characters and dialogue fresh. The writing, plot and continuity were excellent and this series is very interesting.

A thoroughly satisfying thriller

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A brilliant read (and listen), as always from Jorn Lier Horst and the Wisting series.

Excellent!

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