The Twin

"His lips widened into a small smile, but he didn’t meet her gaze. He stared at some invisible point in the air between them while he moved the gun barrel across her temple, as if he was sketching her outline."

The Twin is Merete Junker’s second book about the radio reporter Mette Minde. The media students at a college are shaken by some disturbing events this spring. A suicide, a homicide and a young girl who suddenly disappears from her home. Tightly related people and others with no network whatsoever are woven into a knot so tight that it may cost you your life to untie it.

Quotes from reviews:

«Junker is very good at portraying people with overwhelming needs that they cannot deal with, a talent that she shares with her sisters in crime, Lindell and Fossum. Not bad for a new writer.»
Berit Kobro, VG

"The Twin is a well written and tense thriller, blissfully free from genre clichés."
Terje Stemland, Aftenposten

"In The Twin she rolls out a plot that is crammed with all the goodies a crime enthusiast could wish for. The result is a supercharged and “spooky” crime novel."
Per-Magne Midjo, Trønder-Avisa

"This is a good book. At best, it is compellingly tense, well written and a joy for anyone who loves crime."
Ove Mellingen, Telemarksavisa

"[...] and things get tense; the action is high-tempo, and the “cuts” from one person to the next drive the story forwards in a seamless manner. Commendable indeed, and a crime “in our midst” once again gives it that extra kick."
Kari Gisholt, Varden

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