Listen up, folks! We've got an electrifying audiobook for you, courtesy of the brilliant mind of Jussi Adler-Olsen. In this thrilling tale, Detective Carl Mørck and his extraordinary team from Department Q step into the chilling depths of a perplexing cold case. Brace yourselves, because things are about to get seriously mind-boggling.
It all begins in 1987, when Nete Hermansen starts plotting her revenge against those who once tormented her, especially the despicable Curt Wad. This surgeon played a key role in a ghastly movement that sought to sterilize innocent girls back in the 1950s. As you can imagine, Nete's thirst for vengeance knows no bounds.
Fast forward over two decades, and we're introduced to our worn-out detective, Carl Mørck. With a head already full of troubles, Carl is suddenly thrown into the baffling case of a missing woman named Rita, who happened to be the owner of a brothel. But wait, the plot thickens! New evidence emerges, reopening a haunting chapter that previously led Carl straight to Department Q.
As Carl's trusty assistants, Assad and Rose, dig deeper into Rita's disappearance, they uncover a shocking revelation. It turns out that numerous individuals vanished during the same weekend as Rita. Something's not right, and Carl's detective instincts kick into high gear. With each new clue, they inch closer to the enigmatic Curt Wad, a man still clinging onto his twisted beliefs. And hey, his treatment of Nete, which is just the tip of the iceberg, hints at the unfathomable depths of his capacity for evil.
So gather 'round and prepare yourselves for a wild ride. Strap in as you plunge into the dark recesses of this thrilling audiobook, where chilling mysteries abound. Get ready to join Detective Carl Mørck and his brilliant team as they navigate a treacherous labyrinth of secrets, danger, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice. Trust us, you won't want to miss a single minute of this heart-pounding adventure.
With an awe-inspiring rating of 4.8 out of 5, and a runtime of 14 hours and 6 minutes, this audiobook promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. So go grab your headphones, get cozy, and prepare to have your mind blown.