X Ways to Die

A detective named Fabian Risk is hunting a killer who strikes out of nowhere with no apparent motive or consistent method. Fear and chaos have spread through the seaside town of Helsingborg, and Fabian's life is falling apart. The game of death is on, and Fabian must play to win.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Head of Zeus

In the realm of murder investigations, simplicity often reigns supreme: identifying the motive, method, and opportunity are key to unraveling the mystery. However, Detective Fabian Risk finds himself confronted with a nightmare that defies all conventional wisdom. A killer who strikes without warning, leaving no apparent motive, no consistent method, and a trail of grisly murders that seem to follow the twisted rules of a macabre game. The seaside town of Helsingborg is gripped by fear and chaos, as the killer's reign of terror continues to claim lives. Amidst this turmoil, Fabian Risk's personal life is also unraveling. His son is on the run from the law, his daughter is gravely injured, and a colleague, with his own dark secrets, lurks in the shadows. But Fabian Risk is a determined man, and he refuses to back down. He knows that the game of death is on, and he must play to win. With every step forward, he risks everything to catch the killer and bring him to justice. As he delves deeper into the case, Fabian Risk discovers that there are many ways to die, and the killer is a master of deception and manipulation. He must navigate through a web of lies and deceit, using his wits and instincts to outsmart the killer and bring him to justice before more lives are lost. In the end, Fabian Risk emerges victorious, but the scars of his ordeal remain. He has paid a heavy price for his pursuit of justice, but he knows that it was worth it. The killer has been brought to justice, and the town of Helsingborg can begin to heal. This gripping thriller from the acclaimed author of Motive X concludes the epic events that have captivated readers worldwide. Stefan Ahnhem's atmospheric and complicated storytelling is filled with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps. Reviews for his work have been nothing short of stellar, with critics praising his ability to create a sense of tension and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. "More gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson, and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell," Tony Parsons declared in the Sunday Times. "Epic in scale and ambition," the Daily Mail praised. "Masterly plotting, grisly murders, and chilling suspense: Stefan Ahnhem keeps the threads of this complex, two-country narrative pulled tense," wrote Crime Review. "Better Reading" summed up the book as "a complex, two-country narrative that is masterfully plotted, grisly, and suspenseful." In conclusion, Murder Investigations: A Killer's Game is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a dark and dangerous journey into the heart of darkness. With its intricate plot, compelling characters, and atmospheric writing, Stefan Ahnhem has once again proven himself to be a master of the crime genre. This is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786694669