The Preacher
Published on 4. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-00-725394-4 (ISBN)
Description
A brilliant Scandi-crime thriller from international bestseller Camilla Lackberg, perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson.
Twenty years ago, two young women disappeared whilst holidaying in the peaceful Swedish resort of Fjaellbacka. Now their remains have been discovered, along with those of a fresh victim, sending the town into shock.
Local detective Patrik Hedstroem, whose girlfriend Erica is expecting their first child, has personal reasons for wanting to find the killer. And when another girl goes missing, his attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan of misfits, religious fanatics and criminals. Which of this family's dark secrets will provide the vital clue?
Twenty years ago, two young women disappeared whilst holidaying in the peaceful Swedish resort of Fjaellbacka. Now their remains have been discovered, along with those of a fresh victim, sending the town into shock.
Local detective Patrik Hedstroem, whose girlfriend Erica is expecting their first child, has personal reasons for wanting to find the killer. And when another girl goes missing, his attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan of misfits, religious fanatics and criminals. Which of this family's dark secrets will provide the vital clue?
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Camilla Lackberg:'The hottest female writer in Sweden' Independent
'Heart-stopping and heart-warming ... a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing' Val McDermid
'Pacy ... with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche' Sunday Times
'Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror' Guardian
'Both chilling and thrilling' Sun
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-725394-4 (9780007253944)
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Person
Camilla Lackberg is a worldwide bestseller renowned for her brilliant contemporary psychological thrillers. Her novels have sold over 20 million copies in 55 countries with translations into 37 languages.