The Witch Hunter

Paperback Published on: 17/09/2020
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Synopsis

WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARD 2023 FOR THE LAST GRUDGE

If you enjoyed Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo, you'll love this international #1 bestseller.

*** HOLLYWOOD MOVIE IN PRODUCTION ***

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WHEN THE STORY ENDS, THE HUNT BEGINS . . .

Detective Jessica Niemi is drawn into a high-profile investigation after the wife of a famous author, Roger Koponen, appears to have been killed in a bizarre ritual.

As more twisted murders occur in the coming days, it becomes obvious that Jessica is hunting a serial killer – one that is taking brutal inspiration from Koponen's bestselling trilogy . . .

Has a devoted fan lost their mind, or is this case more personal?

Nobody is safe in this rollercoaster thriller from award-winning author Max Seeck.

'The Witch Hunter, translated with icy precision by Kristian London, is written in short, sharp, present-tense chapters, a technique which adds to its relentless tension [and] a resolution as bleak as anything Poe might have conjured’ – Wall Street Journal

'If you only read one Nordic noir novel this autumn, make it The Witch Hunter – a chilling female-led thriller that will please fans of Lisbeth Salander and Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy' – Culture Fly

'[A] riveting, multi-layered debut, blending masterful police procedural with a chilling exploration of the occult' – Sara Blaedel #1 International Bestselling Author

'One of the best books I have read. Ever. Absolutely thrilling, well-written, and oh-so-hard to put down' – Emelie Schepp, author of Slowly We Die

'The Witch Hunter is everything I wish for in a thriller: exceptional story, exceptional characters, exceptional writing, and shocking twists – exceptional everything' – Chris Mooney, author of Blood World

'One twist follows another . . . Seeck imbues this riveting procedural with a deliciously creepy undertone' – Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

'Dark and intricate . . . Vividly cinematic and impactful' – Booklist STARRED REVIEW

'A disturbing tale of murder and madness' – Kirkus Reviews

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781787394797
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 360g
  • Languages: English

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The Witch Hunter
Deliciously dark
I have to admit I haven’t read much of the Nordic Noir genre, but after reading The Witch Hunter I think I will be persuaded to read more. Set in Helsinki,... READ MORE
Juliet Butler
The Witch Hunter
A brilliant Finnish crime novel with a touch of the occult
My thanks to Welbeck Publishing for a digital review copy via NetGalley of ‘The Witch Hunter’ by Max Seeck in exchange for an honest review. It was origina... READ MORE
Vivienne O'Regan
The Witch Hunter
An instant classic, drawing the reader into a deliciously creepy world of witches and murders
Set in the highly atmospheric, dark, icy winter of Helsinki, 'The Witch Hunter' in the first book in a new series by Max Seeck. Expertly weaving elements o... READ MORE
Maria's Book Musings
The Witch Hunter
A thrilling read
If there’s one thing that I like doing, it’s discovering new authors. Max Seeck is certainly a new author for me, but I can guarantee that I will be readi... READ MORE
Amanda Oughton