This author needs no introduction as consistently delivers storylines of the highest order with diverse three dimensional characters who demand attention in every word, line and page. This storyline follows the hugely successful book The Kingdom which was a complete story in its own right. To have a follow up with same characters and extension to the storyline is possibly even more gripping than the first in the series., and was a pure joy even if read with enormously high expectations. It did not disappoint, to the contrary, delivering in bucket loads. Every emotion under the sun is drawn from the reader as we are introduced once again to a small community struggling to survive with alliances, vendettas and corruption forming the basis of everyday life. When the characters experience the highs and lows of their successes and disappointments we share their emotion . The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune occur with such regular intensity that we are in danger of becoming desensitised from the violence and tragedy. Cannot recommend too highly. This is a 5* read from first to last page and addictive to the point of binge reading. Huge appreciation and thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to review this ARC.

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This thriller, as one expects from Jo Nesbo, is a tense and compelling story about the ties that bind us, explored through the tale of two brothers and the town and women that they love. The characters are interesting and the plot is woven with dexterous skill that will make you want to devour the book as quickly as possible because of the intriguing twists and turns in the story. This is definitely a book to put straight on the top of your tbr pile.