During an unusually hot summer week in Bodø, a gruesome discovery is made at a local waste facility—human body parts scattered among the refuse. At the same time, a half-naked, bloodied, and threatening man is spotted in the scenic tourist area of Gildeskål, 100 kilometers to the south. Chief investigator Jakob Weber is quickly drawn into a complex and high-pressure case.
As both incidents attract national media attention, the investigation is plagued by leaks, and Weber must juggle limited resources while haunted by the feeling that something crucial is slipping through his fingers.
Meanwhile, far from the public eye, a farmhand named Abraham experiences a series of disturbing and inexplicable events on a neighboring farm: a wolf that comes and goes, a mysterious beekeeper, and a corpse that vanishes without a trace.
The Living Darkness is a chilling and atmospheric crime novel that blends psychological tension with the raw beauty of Northern Norway. Ørjan N. Karlsson once again delivers a gripping story where nothing is quite as it seems.
Foreign Sales:
Netherlands, Uitgeverij Marmer
Germany, Pendragon
UK, Orenda Books
Bulgaria, Izida