Krimi & Thriller

Det er en varm sommer i Europa. I Amsterdam overvåger Opcop en liga, der organiserer menneskehandel. Ved Horns­tull i Stockholm dør en mand i et hav af blod, og i Haag, hvor Europol fejrer flytningen til et nyt hovedkvarter, bliver en EU-kommissær offer i en afpresningssag.Paul Hjelm er tvunget til at have overblikket – og til at ty til brutale håndgribeligheder. Ad uofficielle veje havner han midt i afpresningssagen, der udspringer af et lovforslag om bæredygtig energi. Men ingen slås ustraffet mod giganterne.Opcop, Europols operative enhed, der har til opgave at bekæmpe international kriminalitet, er i gang med en omfattende overvågning af en liga, der bedriver menneskehandel med roma-tiggere. Samtidig skal et lovforslag om bæredygtig energi fremlægges i EU – men mægtige kræfter mobiliserer imod det.De tidligere A-gruppemedlemmer Paul Hjelm, Kerstin Holm og Arto Söderstedt og deres nye kolleger Jutta Beyer, Felipe Navarro og Miriam Hershey bliver tvunget til at omprioritere, da det viser sig, at hele Europas fremtid står på spil. Men hvem står egentlig bag alle de tiggere, der breder sig ud over Europa? Og hvilken forbindelse har de til den afpresnings-mms, som anonymt bliver sendt til EU’s miljøkommissær? Og til den tiltagende racisme i Europa?Da det hele ser håbløst ud, kontakter Paul Hjelm i al hemmelighed sin gamle kollega fra A-gruppen, den pensionerede Gunnar Nyberg, og sender ham direkte ind i løvens hule.BLINDEBUK er tredje, selvstændige bog i en planlagt kvartet. De første bøger i serien er HVISKELEG og STOLELEG."Det hele som sædvanlig pakket ind i en underfundig, men gnistrende stil af den slags, hvor læseren gang på gang lige må genlæse en sætning eller en dialog for at trække nydelsen lidt længere ud."Jyllands-Posten ★★★★★"Igen leverer Arne Dahl en velskrevet og velturneret politikrimi med træk af science fiction, uden at hans aktuelle og nærværende politiske brod stækkes."Politiken"Alt i alt er Blindebuk et overflødighedshorn fra en af tidens bedste krimiforfattere og bogen anbefales hermed varmt."Weekendavisen"Arne Dahl-krimier er kvalitetskrimier - og det gælder også denne tredje i serien om den inter-europæiske politienhed Opcop-gruppe med Paul Hjelm i spidsen."Ekstra Bladet"'Blindebuk' er en fremragende krimi, der også - indimellem - kalder på eftertanke."Kristeligt Dagblad"Historien er spændende fortalt med mange pudsige detaljer."Lolland-Falsters Folketidende

Discover John Fowles' compelling classic first novel'Short and spare and direct, an intelligent thriller with psychological and social overtones' Sunday TimesWithdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs.

FROM THE WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEBirnam Wood is on the move...Five years ago, Mira Bunting founded a guerrilla gardening group: Birnam Wood. An undeclared, unregulated, sometimes-criminal, sometimes-philanthropic gathering of friends, this activist collective plants crops wherever no one will notice, on the sides of roads, in forgotten parks, and neglected backyards. For years, the group has struggled to break even. Then Mira stumbles on an answer, a way to finally set the group up for the long term: a landslide has closed the Korowai Pass, cutting off the town of Thorndike. Natural disaster has created an opportunity, a sizable farm seemingly abandoned.But Mira is not the only one interested in Thorndike. Robert Lemoine, the enigmatic American billionaire, has snatched it up to build his end-times bunker - or so he tells Mira when he catches her on the property. Intrigued by Mira, Birnam Wood, and their entrepreneurial spirit, he suggests they work this land. But can they trust him? And, as their ideals and ideologies are tested, can they trust each other?A gripping psychological thriller from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Luminaries, Birnam Wood is Shakespearean in its wit, drama and immersion in character. A brilliantly constructed consideration of intentions, actions, and consequences, it is an unflinching examination of the human impulse to ensure our own survival.

Empire is a captivating novel penned by the renowned author, Conn Iggulden. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK) in 2023, this book is a testament to Iggulden's mastery in storytelling. The genre of the book is such that it engrosses readers in its gripping narrative, taking them on a journey through its pages. The story of Empire is set in a world of intrigue, power, and ancient civilizations. Iggulden, with his unique writing style, transports readers into the heart of the Empire, introducing them to a cast of unforgettable characters and a plot that keeps them on the edge of their seats. This year, immerse yourself in the world of Empire and experience the magic of Conn Iggulden's storytelling. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is a must-have for all literature enthusiasts.

Alpha the android takes a short vacation from the cafe and travels to Musashino to shop and visit with her new friend, Kokone. At the shore, Takahiro searches for the Osprey, and Makki meets her for the first time. The sun goes down and another childhood day falls away forever. Chapters 25-52 of this beloved manga classic are collected here in English for the first time.

Three chilling Five Nights at Freddy's stories that will haunt even the bravest FNAF fan.

THE HOTLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT, COMING JANUARY 2022 *Film rights snapped up by Universal, with Florence Pugh set to star as the title character*

With the emotional intelligence of Maggie O'Farrell and the witty observational skills of Kate Atkinson, this is a novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England.

The murder of women priests in Norfolk's spooky shrine town of Walsingham draws favourite forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway into an unholy investigation and a thrilling new adventure

From number one bestseller and author of the Clifton Chronicles, Jeffrey Archer, Hidden in Plain Sight is the extraordinary second novel featuring William Warwick.

It is a textbook murder - and Pilgrim wrote the book. Pilgrim will have to make a journey from a public beheading in Mecca to a deserted ruins on the Turkish coast via a Nazi death camp in Alsace and the barren wilderness of the Hindu Kush in search of the faceless man who would commit an appalling act of mass murder in the name of his God.

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would 'curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.' The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy. The reader is very quickly swept along by the force of the elegant prose, the grotesque, surreal imagery, and the multi-layered themes in the novel. Although first published in 1818, Shelley's masterpiece still maintains a strong grip on the imagination and has been the inspiration for numerous horror movies, television and stage adaptations.

The Book of Hidden Things is a captivating novel by the talented author, Francesco Dimitri. Published in 2018 by Titan Books Ltd, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey. It's a blend of mystery and fantasy, a genre that Dimitri has mastered beautifully. The Book of Hidden Things is not just a book, it's an exploration of friendship and the unseen, the hidden things in our lives. Dimitri's storytelling is compelling, and his characters are vivid and complex. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-written story. Published by Titan Books Ltd, this book is a testament to Dimitri's storytelling prowess. Dive into The Book of Hidden Things and discover a world beyond your imagination.

He has no past. And he may not have a future ... The first in the Jason Bourne series from internationally bestselling author Robert Ludlum: 'the world's most read writer' GQ

Historical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.

1992. Eight respectable people have been found dead across the US and don't appear to be connected. Until one body, the victim of a fatal fall from a hospital window, generates unexpected attention from the SECRETary of Defence. Jack Reacher is assigned to the case, but will he bring the bad guys to justice the official way... or his way?