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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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 Weekly
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Crime-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.com
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Sara 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 Slaughter
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Intrepid Danish police detective Louise Rick is back on the job.
— New York Times Book Review on The Midnight Witness
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Blaedel 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 Witness
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The Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia's female police detectives.
— Booklist on The Midnight Witness
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Another suspenseful, skillfully wrought entry.
— Booklist on The Killing Forest
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Engrossing...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 Forest
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Sara Blaedel knows how to reel in her readers and keep them utterly transfixed.
— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a Secret
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Blaedel 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 Forest
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For readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat. Enjoy yourself, America.
— Sandra Brown on The Forgotten Girls
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Sara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more.
— Camilla Läckberg
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Crackling 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 Unger
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Gripping.
— Washington Post on The Forgotten Girls
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Tautly suspenseful and sociologically fascinating.
— BookPage on The Forgotten Girls
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Tightly knit.
— Kirkus Reviews on The Forgotten Girls
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Chilling...[a] swiftly moving plot and engaging core characters.
— Publishers Weekly on The Forgotten Girls
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Sara 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.com
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One of the best I've come across.
— Michael Connelly