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The Lake
2025
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4.37
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*PRE-ORDER NOW! THE THRILLING NEW INSTALMENT IN THE WISTING SERIES, FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* 'Compelling, original and suspenseful' KATHY REICHS 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? Why readers LOVE the Detective William Wisting series **'Characters, plot, execution, pacing, conclusion...all quality. And it kept me guessing all the way through' 5***** reader review 'One word for this series. BRILLIANT' 5***** reader review 'Wisting goes from strength to strength...an excellent read' 5***** reader review 'The very best of everything I love abotu the genre...I gulped it down whole in one tasty, page-turning bite' 5***** reader review 'Quality writing and superb characterisation throughout, absorbing and riveting from the first to last page'* 5****\ reader review

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Author

Jørn Lier Horst
Jørn Lier Horst
Author · 77 books

Jorn Lier Horst (born in Bamble, Telemark 1970) is a former Senior Investigating Officer at the Norwegian police force. He made his literary debut as a crime writer in 2004 and is considered one of the foremost Nordic crime writers. His series of mystery novels starring chief inspector William Wisting provides a detailed and authentic insight into how criminal cases are investigated and how it affects those involved, whether private or professional. The books represent a simple and accurate picture of the modern Nordic societies and is characterized by political and social commentary subtext.

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