OCTOBER 2018 - AudioFile
Louise Rick is a top-notch investigator, but will her track record help her solve the murder of a friend of a friend? Christine Lakin is a strong, steely narrator who is a good match for the main character. Her performance is steady, making the story immediate and giving the inquiries a sense of urgency. Lakin moves from the crime to the suspects and the chase with an ease that allows listeners to immerse themselves in the experience. She switches seamlessly between the characters, particularly Louise and Camilla, two of the principal females, because their personalities are well grounded and clear. For fans of Nordic noir, this will be a title to savor until the final revelation. M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
08/27/2018
Early in Blaedel’s middling seventh Louise Rick mystery to be published in the U.S. (after The Lost Women), Louise’s best friend, crime reporter Camilla Lind, calls to tell her that Karoline Wissinge, a 23-year-old nurse, was found strangled in a Copenhagen park. A distraught, exhausted Louise already knows about this murder, having spent the night before with the victim’s parents. Camilla also tells her of the death of fellow journalist Frank Sørensen, whose body was found in a hotel parking lot. The two homicide cases provide the procedural backdrop for the emotional trials both women endure to function in worlds still dominated by men. Louise, the only woman on the police homicide team, rebels against office politics and her superior’s prioritization of Frank’s murder over Karoline’s. Camilla clashes with her male boss, who sidelines her and dictates her approach to stories. Readers will relate to the women’s travails, but Blaedel overdoes the social-cum-feminist commentary on Copenhagen’s urban crime scene as the predictable plot lurches to its telegraphed ending. Agent: Victoria Sanders, Victoria Sanders & Assoc. (Oct.)
From the Publisher
"Crime-writer superstar Sara Blaedel's great skill is in weaving a heartbreaking social history into an edge-of-your-chair thriller while at the same time creating a detective who's as emotionally rich and real as a close friend."—Oprah.com
"Sara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy."—Karin Slaughter
"Intrepid Danish police detective Louise Rick is back on the job."
—New York Times Book Review on The Midnight Witness
"Blaedel delivers another solid story with a surprise twist ending. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy contemporary Scandinavian mysteries from Kjell Eriksson, Camilla Lackberg, and Mari Jungstedt."
—Library Journal on The Midnight Witness
"The Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia's female police detectives."
—Booklist on The Midnight Witness
"Another suspenseful, skillfully wrought entry."—Booklist on The Killing Forest
"Engrossing...Blaedel nicely balances the twisted relationships of the cult members with the true friendships of Louise, Camilla, and their circle."—Publishers Weekly on The Killing Forest
"Sara Blaedel knows how to reel in her readers and keep them utterly transfixed."—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a Secret
"Blaedel delivers another thrilling novel...Twists and turns will have readers on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next."—RT Book Reviews on The Killing Forest
"For readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat. Enjoy yourself, America."—Sandra Brown on The Forgotten Girls
"Sara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more."—Camilla Läckberg
"Crackling with suspense, atmosphere, and drama, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is simply stellar crime fiction. I loved spending time with the tough, smart, and all-too-human heroine Louise Rick—and I can't wait to see her again."—Lisa Unger
"This is a standout book that will only solidify the author's well-respected standing in crime fiction. Blaedel drops clues that will leave readers guessing right up to the reveal. Each new lead opens an array of possibilities, and putting the book down became a feat this reviewer was unable to achieve. Based on the history of treating the disabled, the story is both horrifying and all-to-real. Even the villains have nuanced and sympathetic motives."—RT Times on The Forgotten Girls - Top Pick **Nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award**
"Gripping."—Washington Post on The Forgotten Girls
"Tautly suspenseful and sociologically fascinating."—BookPage on The Forgotten Girls
"Tightly knit."—Kirkus Reviews on The Forgotten Girls
"Chilling...[a] swiftly moving plot and engaging core characters."—Publishers Weekly on The Forgotten Girls
"Sara Blaedel's THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an emotionally complex police-procedural thriller ...With a gripping premise, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is an incredible read."—FreshFiction.com
"One of the best I've come across."—Michael Connelly
OCTOBER 2018 - AudioFile
Louise Rick is a top-notch investigator, but will her track record help her solve the murder of a friend of a friend? Christine Lakin is a strong, steely narrator who is a good match for the main character. Her performance is steady, making the story immediate and giving the inquiries a sense of urgency. Lakin moves from the crime to the suspects and the chase with an ease that allows listeners to immerse themselves in the experience. She switches seamlessly between the characters, particularly Louise and Camilla, two of the principal females, because their personalities are well grounded and clear. For fans of Nordic noir, this will be a title to savor until the final revelation. M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
