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“Narrator Molly Meyers capably takes listeners on this exploration of childhood and the struggle of midlife. She alternates between male and female characters with grace…[and] delivers descriptions of Wisconsin scenery and Ilka’s ups and downs in a serene voice that serves a story that centers on soul-searching. She’ll keep listeners eager to hear if Ilka identifies the killer and finds happiness in Wisconsin.”
— AudioFile
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“Compelling and unique, The Undertaker’s Daughter delves into a dark and fascinating world rarely explored in suspense fiction.”
— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author
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“The Danish crime novelist takes a trip Stateside in this exhilaratingly morbid tale.”
— Oprah.com
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“Most amateur sleuths hold down professional jobs to support their unofficial detective work. Blaedel has come up with an especially challenging occupation for Jensen, but this six-foot-tall Viking goddess is strong enough to carry it all by herself.”
— New York Times
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“Ilka is a complex and interesting character.”
— RT Book Reviews
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“While Nordic noir is often dark and dreary, this is a lighter entry that doesn’t lose any of the suspense that marks the genre. A great start for mystery lovers looking to dip a toe into international intrigue.”
— Library Journal
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“The premise of this novel is undeniably intriguing, and Ilka’s physical and emotional awkwardness make her a likable character.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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One of the best I've come across.
— Michael Connelly
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Compelling and unique, THE UNDERTAKER'S DAUGHTER delves into a dark and fascinating world rarely explored in suspense fiction. 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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The Danish crime novelist takes a trip Stateside in this exhilaratingly morbid tale of a 40-year-old Copenhagen widow who travels to Wisconsin to run her dead father's funeral home--and is forced to confront the enemies he left behind.
— Oprah.com
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Ilka is a complex and interesting character.
— RT Book Reviews
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A great start for mystery lovers looking to dip a toe into international intrigue.
— Library Journal
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A solid murder mystery.
— The Austin Chronicle
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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. You'll whip through the novel in a day, and then keep thinking about it.
— Oprah.com on The Forgotten Girls
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For readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat.
— Sandra Brown on The Forgotten Girls
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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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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