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From Danish crime master Michael Katz Krefeld comes a gripping Nordic noir. In the eye of the storm, truth is her only anchor... Dr Maja Holm seeks solace in a desolate Norwegian coastal town, fleeing a turbulent past. But as her gruelling work hours and self-medication take their toll, she teeters on the edge. When a patient's mysterious death raises suspicions, Maja's intuition sparks a daring alliance with local TV journalist Stig Norland. Together, they plunge into the town's secrets, racing against the impending polar storm.

Snehild is born amidst a raid on a stormy, winter night. She is delivered by a mystical jötunn woman and as she slips into the world, the Norns breathe a prophecy over her. Years later, Himlinge, the royal seat of Sialand, is suffering from political unrest. King Tormod suspects his brother-in-law is plotting against him. Royal advisor Brynjulf Raveneye worries about which of the twin princes should be heir to the throne. The high priestess Ragnfrid grows jealous of the local herbalist who is favoured by the royal family.

Book 1 in the best-selling "Roland Benito" series. On a humid and rain-filled summer day in the Danish suburb of Brabrand, the body of a ten-year-old girl is found lifeless in a dumpster. Detective Inspector Roland Benito is immediately put on the case. Reporter Anne Larsen and freelance photographer, Kamilla Holm, are covering the case for The Daily News and the deeper they look into the story, the more entangled they become. It quickly becomes apparent to all involved, that the crime is linked to an internet chat site where the murdered girl had a profile.

When a remote country house near Trige in East Jutland becomes the scene of a deadly crime, Detective Roland Benito is faced with a case that turns out to be much more than an ordinary home robbery. Meanwhile, journalist Anne Larsen has been laid off and soon after finds herself embarking on a haunting investigation of her own. As homeless people mysteriously disappear from the streets, she uncovers a dark connection that leads her back to the Viking Age. Can the cases be cracked before it's too late?

THE PROMISE is an intense, fast-paced and gripping Scandinavian thriller told in four parts. With Carsten’s help, Nina tries to get Gabriela out of the Herstedvester Prison. But time is not on their side. If they’re going to survive, they need to get out of the country as soon as possible. And just when they think they’re safe, their revengeful and armed past nemesis, driving a dark Audi, runs them down ... Steffen Jacobsen’s debut novel The Passenger (Passageren in Danish) came out in 2008, but his big break came in 2013 with Trophy.

THE PROMISE is an intense, fast-paced and gripping Scandinavian thriller told in four parts. Nina has moved into her rich sister’s splendid villa and is adapting to life outside of prison. She passes the time by getting involved in her 18-year-old niece’s boyfriend problems and exercising obsessively. She senses that the wrong people are on her tail and that it’s best to be prepared ... Steffen Jacobsen’s debut novel The Passenger (Passageren in Danish) came out in 2008, but his big break came in 2013 with Trophy.

THE PROMISE is an intense, fast-paced and gripping Scandinavian thriller told in four parts. Nina’s presence in her sister’s grand villa has a strong impact on the whole family, and Nina and Klara’s bond grows stronger. But the peace doesn’t last long. Suddenly, Nina’s past catches up with her in a dark alley, and she only escapes thanks to her quick reflexes and hard knuckles. Then, she gets a call from the institution where Gabriela is still imprisoned, and it’s not good news ...

THE PROMISE is an intense, fast-paced and gripping Scandinavian thriller told in four parts.

In Herstedvester Prison sits a frustrated and restless Nina with her young protégée, Gabriela. They’re both on the run from an ominous dark past that’s constantly on their heels. When Nina is released on parole, she has difficulty enjoying her newfound freedom. Firstly, because she has to leave the defenseless Gabriela in prison, and secondly, because Nina’s new legal guardian definitely isn’t to her liking ...