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In the second book of Jussi Adler‑Olsen’s Department Q series, Detective Carl Mørck investigates the unsolved murders of a brother and sister that occurred two decades ago. Facing a suspect who may be innocent, Mørck must follow leads that link the case to a homeless woman and powerful enemies, bringing fresh insight into a cold crime and the complexities of justice in Copenhagen.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Jussi Adler-Olsen
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