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Sonny Lofthus, a thirty‑something inmate, has spent a decade behind bars for crimes he never committed. While in prison he becomes a drug addict, using heroin as both a survival tactic and a means to soothe fellow prisoners. His father’s suicide—chosen to avoid exposure as a corrupt cop—deeply shapes Sonny’s troubled past. The Oslo police, prison staff, lawyers, and even a priest are all complicit in keeping him jailed and drug‑dependent, all under the control of the city’s crime overlord, the Twin. When Sonny uncovers hidden truths about his father, he orchestrates a daring escape and embarks on a violent quest to expose and avenge those who wronged him. Now hunted by the Twin, the police, and others who know the ultimate truth, Sonny must decide how far he will go to achieve justice.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Jo Nesbø
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