Rookie homicide detective Louise Rick makes her debut in this thrilling #1 international bestseller that launched 3 million copy bestselling writer Sara Blaedel's incredible career.
A young woman is found strangled in a park, and a male journalist has been killed in the backyard of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
Detective Louise Rick is put on the case of the young girl, but very soon becomes entangled in solving the other homicide too when it turns out her best friend, journalist Camilla Lind, knew the murdered man. Louise tries to keep her friend from getting too involved, but Camilla's never been one to miss out on an interesting story. And this time, Camilla may have gone too far...
Emotionally riveting and filled with unexpected twists, The Midnight Witness is a tour-de-force from international phenomenon Sara Blaedel.
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"This is a standout book that will only solidify the author's well-respected standing in crime fiction. Blaedel drops clues that will leave readers guessing right up to the reveal. Each new lead opens an array of possibilities, and putting the book down became a feat this reviewer was unable to achieve. Based on the history of treating the disabled, the story is both horrifying and all-to-real. Even the villains have nuanced and sympathetic motives."
— RT Times on The Forgotten Girls - Top Pick **Nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award**
“Intrepid Danish police detective, Louise Rick, is back on the job…[and] finds herself juggling both cases, plus the demands of her own longtime boyfriend.”
— New York Times Book Review“The Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia’s female police detectives, such as Anne Holt’s Hanne Wilhelmsen and Helene Tursten’s Irene Huss.”
— Booklist“Denmark’s internationally bestselling Queen of Crime sets Detective Louise Rick a challenging task: even as she’s investigating a young woman’s strangling, she gets caught up in the murder of a male journalist…Blaedel delivers another solid story with a surprise twist ending. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy contemporary Scandinavian mysteries.”
— Library Journal“Two homicide cases provide the procedural backdrop for the emotional trials both women endure to function in worlds still dominated by men. Louise, the only woman on the police homicide team, rebels against office politics and her superior’s prioritization of Frank’s murder over Karoline’s. Camilla clashes with her male boss, who sidelines her and dictates her approach to stories. Readers will relate to the women’s travails.”
— Publishers WeeklyCrime-writer superstar Sara Blaedel's great skill is in weaving a heartbreaking social history into an edge-of-your-chair thriller while at the same time creating a detective who's as emotionally rich and real as a close friend.
— Oprah.comSara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy.
— Karin SlaughterIntrepid Danish police detective Louise Rick is back on the job.
— New York Times Book Review on The Midnight WitnessBlaedel delivers another solid story with a surprise twist ending. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy contemporary Scandinavian mysteries from Kjell Eriksson, Camilla Lackberg, and Mari Jungstedt.
— Library Journal on The Midnight WitnessThe Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia's female police detectives.
— Booklist on The Midnight WitnessAnother suspenseful, skillfully wrought entry.
— Booklist on The Killing ForestEngrossing...Blaedel nicely balances the twisted relationships of the cult members with the true friendships of Louise, Camilla, and their circle.
— Publishers Weekly on The Killing ForestSara Blaedel knows how to reel in her readers and keep them utterly transfixed.
— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a SecretBlaedel delivers another thrilling novel...Twists and turns will have readers on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next.
— RT Book Reviews on The Killing ForestFor readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat. Enjoy yourself, America.
— Sandra Brown on The Forgotten GirlsSara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more.
— Camilla LäckbergCrackling with suspense, atmosphere, and drama, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is simply stellar crime fiction. I loved spending time with the tough, smart, and all-too-human heroine Louise Rick--and I can't wait to see her again.
— Lisa UngerGripping.
— Washington Post on The Forgotten GirlsTautly suspenseful and sociologically fascinating.
— BookPage on The Forgotten GirlsTightly knit.
— Kirkus Reviews on The Forgotten GirlsChilling...[a] swiftly moving plot and engaging core characters.
— Publishers Weekly on The Forgotten GirlsSara Blaedel's THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an emotionally complex police-procedural thriller ...With a gripping premise, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an incredible read.
— FreshFiction.comOne of the best I've come across.
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Sara Blaedel is the author of the #1 internationally bestselling series featuring Detective Louise Rick, as well as several stand-alone novels. Her books are published in thirty-three countries. Blaedel was voted Denmark’s most popular novelist for the fourth time in 2014. She is also a recipient of the Golden Laurel, Denmark’s most prestigious literary award.
Molly Parker Meyers is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
Christine Lakin is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and acclaimed television actress, best known for her roles as Alicia “Al” Lambert on the hit family comedy Step by Step and as Joan of Arc on Showtime’s Reefer Madness.