Guilt

Department Q 4

By: Jussi Adler-Olsen, Martin Aitken - translator

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

Following the international No 1 bestsellers Mercy and Disgrace, Guilt is the fourth heart-stopping Department Q novel from Jussi Adler-Olsen, and a gripping treat for all fans of the Scandinavian crime thriller.

1987. Nete Rosen thought she'd put her traumatic youth behind her. Her caring foster parents and loving husband helped her start again. However, when a man from her past reappears one night, Nete's new life could be shattered.

But she won't be drawn back into that nightmare - she won't be a victim again...

2010. Detective Carl Mørck from Copenhagen's cold case division is looking into the disappearance of Rita Nielsen, an escort agency owner. The investigation reveals that Rita is only one piece of the puzzle.

Because this is not a one-off incident - but part of a disturbing pattern which has been hidden from prying eyes for over twenty years...

'Gripping storytelling' Guardian

'Engrossing' Sunday Express

'As impressive as it is unnerving' Independent

Jussi Adler-Olsen was born in Copenhagen and worked as a magazine editor and publisher before starting to write fiction. Mercy and Disgrace are the first two in currently four novels in the Department Q series. He holds the prestigious Glass Key Award, given annually for a crime novel by a Scandinavian author, and is also winner of the Golden Laurels, Denmark's highest literary accolade.

Fantastic plot with unexpected ending

Probably the best book of the series so far. 3-D view of characters, interesting twists, Very well read

Lacked the Usual OOMP

Not sure what didn't work on this book--reader? plot? I love Jussi-Olsen series and the fine characters....but this one --well, it was disappointing. I hope next is better.

Good

I'm really enjoying this series. Unusual characters, humour and mystery - what more could you ask for.

Lazy detective and his funny devoted team

Again, don’t expect any brilliant detective work nor thrilling story. It is just probe into guilty party mind. Similar to the previous installment. I am not sure whether to continue with this series.

Skip this one

I have so been enjoying Department Q, the third one (ie the one prior to this) being a particular cracker of a story. This story is an absolute derivative mess and could not be saved by Steven Pacey's always impeccable narration.