Stigma: The BREATHTAKING new instalment in the No. 1 bestselling Blix & Ramm series...

In the fourth book of the bestselling Blix & Ramm series, Alexander Blix, imprisoned in a high-security prison, teams up with journalist Emma Ramm to find a ruthless killer who has escaped from a German jail and is making his way to Norway. The only lead is that the killer has a friend in Blix's prison ward. As Blix struggles to connect the link between past and present, he identifies a woodland community in Norway where deeply scarred inhabitants foster deadly secrets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Orenda Books

In a high-security prison, a broken Alexander Blix forms an unlikely alliance with Emma Ramm to track down a ruthless killer who has escaped from a German jail and is making his way to Norway. This thrilling Nordic Noir novel by the acclaimed Norwegian crime-writing duo Jorn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through a world of suspense, brutality, and intrigue.

Blix finds himself trapped in Stigma, a novel that explores the depths of human suffering and the consequences of revenge. The other prisoners in his prison relentlessly torment him, taking every opportunity to challenge his authority and humiliate him. However, on the outside, Blix's former colleagues are in a race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.

Walter Kroos, the escaped convict, has a connection to Blix's prison ward, and the police believe that Blix holds the key to unraveling the mystery. As Blix delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a sinister plot that links him to a woodland community in Norway, where deeply scarred inhabitants harbor deadly secrets.

With Emma Ramm by his side, Blix must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal as he pieces together the truth behind the killer's motives. The stakes are high, and time is running out. As Blix confronts his past and faces his darkest fears, he realizes that the killer is not just a threat to him, but to everyone involved.

In this fourth installment of the Blix & Ramm series, Horst and Enger deliver a masterclass in suspense and storytelling. Their vivid prose and intricate plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats, as they explore the dark corners of the human psyche and the consequences of our actions.

Praise for the Blix & Ramm series has been pouring in, with critics describing it as "darkly twisty," "superb Nordic noir," and "contemporary Scandinavian fiction at its best." The series has captured the hearts of readers worldwide, with its emotional depth, breath-holdingly intense moments, and searingly tense atmosphere.

If you are a fan of writers like Jo Nesbø, Stieg Larsson, and Henning Mankell, then the Blix & Ramm series is a must-read. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and relentless pace, it promises to keep you hooked until the very last page. So, grab your copy of Stigma and prepare to be transported into a world of darkness and danger.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914585760