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The sequel to "Victim Without a Face" follows Fabian Risk as he hunts a killer who is preserving his victims and creating the perfect death. The book is praised for its atmospheric and complicated plot, great cop characters, and imaginatively grisly perps. It is described as more gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson, and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 580 pages
\n Publication date: 12 July 2018
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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The gripping sequel to "Victim Without a Face" takes readers on a thrilling journey through the streets of Helsingborg on a scorching summer day. As a car speeds towards the harbour, the driver makes a shocking decision – to drive straight into the icy, dark sea. However, this is no suicide, as the autopsy reveals that the man has been dead for quite some time. Tragically, he was murdered two months ago, and his body has been preserved in a state of deep freeze. The discovery of more bodies only intensifies the urgency of Fabian Risk's mission: to hunt down the killer and preserve his victims, while also striving to create the perfect death.

Stefan Ahnhem's "Victim Without a Face" is a captivating and atmospheric crime novel that delves into the depths of human darkness. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and grisly murders, the book has garnered critical acclaim from reviewers worldwide. Here are some of the standout reviews for "Victim Without a Face":

"Atmospheric and complicated, with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps," the Sunday Times praised "Victim Without a Face." The book was described as "more gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson, and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell." Tony Parsons, in his review for the Daily Mail, hailed Ahnhem as a master of atmosphere, pacing, and intrigue. He compared the book to the works of Jo Nesbo, Stieg Larsson, and Henning Mankell, praising it for its epic scale and ambition.

The Daily Mail described "Victim Without a Face" as an "intense journey with an intricate plot." The book was praised for its masterful plotting, grisly murders, and chilling suspense. Better Reading magazine praised Ahnhem's ability to keep the threads of the complex, two-country narrative pulled tense throughout the entire novel.

"Masterly plotting, grisly murders, and chilling suspense: Stefan Ahnhem keeps the threads of this complex, two-country narrative pulled tense," wrote Crime Review in their review. The magazine praised Ahnhem's ability to create a sense of foreboding and tension that kept readers engaged until the very end.

Overall, "Victim Without a Face" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction who enjoy atmospheric and complex narratives. With its gripping plot, compelling characters, and grisly murders, the book has proven to be a standout in the genre. Stefan Ahnhem's talent for creating suspense and tension is on full display in this thrilling sequel, and readers are sure to be captivated by the dark and chilling world he has created.

\n Weight: 358g\n
Dimension: 199 x 132 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784975586\n \n