The Forgotten Dead, Tove Alsterdal
The Forgotten Dead, Tove Alsterdal
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The Forgotten Dead

Author: Tove Alsterdal

Narrator: Laurence Bouvard

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/10/2017


Synopsis

An unputdownable thriller set in the dark underbelly of Europe, perfect for fans of I AM PILGRIM. Into the darkness they fall… Tarifa, Spain. A man’s body washes up on the beach. No-one seems to care. Patrick Cornwall is a highly acclaimed investigative journalist. His latest project: to uncover the plight of migrants trying to start new lives in Europe, and expose the corruption that runs to the highest levels of society. Patrick’s wife, Ally, is used to Patrick being out of contact. But she’s just discovered she’s pregnant, and she must track him down. Unable to reach him and starting to worry, she flies across the ocean to get answers. Still unable to find him, Ally delves into the secrets Patrick was determined to expose, and is drawn into an ever-deadlier web. Because in the dark underbelly of Europe, where lives are cheap, the perpetrators will stop at nothing to keep their sins hidden, and their victims forgotten…

About Tove Alsterdal

Tove Alsterdal burst upon the Swedish book scene in 2009 with The Forgotten Dead and is the author of five critically acclaimed stand-alone novels. We Know You Remember, which was named Swedish Crime Novel of the Year and was shortlisted for the country’s Book of the Year Award, marks her American debut.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rob

Ally Cornwall sits at home in New York wondering why her husband Patrick has failed to keep in contact with her. He is an investigative journalist and his passion for his work, in particular those who are exploited, sees him travelling to distant and far places. A worried Ally decides to board a tra......more

Goodreads review by Emily

Ο τίτλος που επέλεξαν από τον εκδοτικό οίκο είναι μάλλον ατυχής μπρος στον κανονικό "Ο ξεχασμένος νεκρός". Γιατί ουσιαστικά οι ιστορίες των τριών γυναικών, οι 2 μικρότερες, η μία μεγαλύτερη και κύρια στην εξέλιξη της πλοκής, συγκλίνουν στο τέλος στην αποκάλυψη της ταυτότητας του νεκρού. Όλα ξεκινούν......more

Goodreads review by Menia

"...δίνει μια σκληρή αλλά αληθινή εικόνα της ζοφερής πλευράς της Ευρώπης", όπως πολύ σωστά γράφει στο οπισθόφυλλο του βιβλίου. Δυστυχώς, παρά τη μυθοπλασία όλα όσα εξιστορεί συμβαίνουν στην πραγματικότητα, το ζούμε και στη χώρα μας και το ξέρουμε ότι πάντα συνέβαινε σε όλη την υφήλιο, όπως επίσης δε......more


Quotes

‘The Forgotten Dead will keep you engrossed from beginning to end. Take a step in to the darkness, will you be able to escape? 5/5’ Nudge Book Reviews ‘Without a doubt , she is one of our best crime writers right now. Or rather, in short, one of the best writers right now’ Gunilla Wedding’ Norra Skåne "Has all the characteristics of the Scandinavian crime novel – the suspense, the literary quality, the critical view on society – but with a global perspective. The Swedish critics are right: this is an international thriller of the highest standard." Liza Marklund "A complex topic is condensed into this book with great finesse. Nothing is missing and nothing can be added. The balance is perfect. This first novel by Tove Alsterdal is a total success and the translation of her second book is already eagerly awaited." Huffington Post/ Canada “A captivating debut!" Der Standard/Germany "Alsterdal is a gift to crime novel lovers." Søndag "If you are only going to read one Swedish crime novel this summer, read Women On The Beach by Tove Alsterdal.” 6 stars out of 6, Berlingske Tidende/Denmark "A thrilling, insightful and very well written story." Göteborgsposten "The narrative is outstanding, making readers absorbed in the story and never letting them go. I would say she is one of the biggest debut authors this year".Sadamichi Sakai, Mystery Syndicate Praise for Tove Alsterdal: "Tove Alsterdal combines deeply poignant family stories with political thriller. It is so worth every minute of the time it actually takes to read a book. She is the John le Carré of Sweden." Åsa Larsson, winner of Best Crime Novel of the Year 2012 ‘Not many authors can pull off to tie together every day suburban life with a society in freefall, and then combine international politics and murder mysteries with a gripping portrayal of feeling very lonely in your own family. But Tove Alsterdal does exactly that. Read!’ Malin Persson Giolito, winner of Best Crime Novel of the Year 2017