Guilt: Department Q 4

Jussi Adler-Olsen

Feb 2014 · Department Q Book 4 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

FROM THE 10 MILLION COPY, No. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DEPARTMENT Q SERIES

A GRIPPING TREAT FOR FANS OF SCANDANAVIAN THRILLERS

1987

Nete Rosen thought she'd put her traumatic youth behind her. Her caring foster parents and loving husband helped her start again.

But then a man from her past reappears, who threatens to destroy her new life.

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.

But as he investigates, he discovers that Rita is only one piece of the puzzle.

It's not a one-off incident, but part of a disturbing pattern that's been hidden for over 20 years . . .

Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen:

'The new 'it' boy of Nordic Noir' The Times


'Gripping story-telling' Guardian


'As impressive as it is unnerving' Independent

Ratings and reviews

The 4th in the series although well worth reading did not quite manage the impact upon me that the previous trio had managed with ease. Perhaps it is me having high expectations of the author and his creations.

Genius!! Very interesting & entertaining. Clearly a lot of thought & effort has into this instalment in the Dept Q series. Morck reminds me a lot of RD Wingfield's "Jack Frost" character. Very good characterisation ; believable storylines (and many of them) & excellent chemistry between the main characters. Great value for money for just a few quid/kroner!!

A good read

About the author

Jussi Adler-Olsen (Author)
Jussi Adler-Olsen was born in Copenhagen and worked as a magazine editor and publisher before starting to write fiction. Buried is the fifth novel in the Department Q series, following on from Redemption, Disgrace, Mercy and Guilt. 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.

Martin Aitken (Translator)
Martin Aitken's translations of Scandinavian literature number some 35 books. His work has appeared on the shortlists of the International DUBLIN Literary Award (2017) and the U.S. National Book Awards (2018), as well as the 2021 International Booker Prize. He received the PEN America Translation Prize in 2019.