Odd Singsaker, 1: Where Monsters Dwell (Paperback)

from knittingmomof3

Where Monsters Dwell by Jørgen Brekke is the first of the Odd Singsaker mysteries and is brilliant. Two very similar and grisly murders occur in Richmond, Virginia and Trondheim, Norway which are both linked to a 16th century book. Richmond homicide detective Felicia Stone and Trondheim police in...

from cathyskye

After reading Where Monsters Dwell, I learned that it was a bestseller in Norway, and I can see why. From the chilling opening scene to the very end, this book has something for everyone: a fast pace, a strong sense of place, a dash of history, a truly puzzling investigation, and three very memor...

from RowingRabbit

Stieg Larsson did more than just give us the great Millenium series. He opened the door for translations of other Scandinavian authors like Jo Nesbo, Jussi Adler-Olsen & now Jorgen Brekke. This is not for the faint of heart but it's a fast paced thriller that will keep you turning the pages. Who ...

from aztwinmom

A well-written mystery that catches your interest from the very beginning, this story is not for the squeamish. It is very dark and the characters are tragic and flawed, but very human and real. As horrific as the murders are, the mystery draws you in and keeps you reading long into the night.

from lostinalibrary

I have a theory about why the Netherlands has such a low incidence of violent crimes - they purge all their violent tendencies and dark desires in their literature. A case in point is Where Monsters Dwell, the debut novel by Jorgen Brekke of Norway. In this fast-paced thriller, a series of crimes...