Murder of Harriet Krohn by Karin Fossum
Summary: Available for the first time
in English, the seventh entry in the beloved Inspector Sejer series from
Norway’s Queen of Crime, Karin Fossum
On
a wet, gray night in early November, Charlo Torp, a former gambler who’s only
recently kicked the habit, makes his way through the slush to Harriet Krohn’s
apartment, flowers in hand. Certain that paying off his debt is the only path
to starting a new life and winning his daughter’s forgiveness, Charlo plans to
rob the wealthy old woman’s antique silver collection. What he doesn’t expect
is for her to put up a fight.
The
following morning Harriet is found dead, her antique silver missing, and the
only clue Inspector Sejer and his team find in the apartment is an abandoned
bouquet. Charlo should feel relieved, but he’s heard of Sejer’s amazing record
— the detective has solved every case he’s ever been assigned to.
Told
through the eyes of a killer, The Murder of Harriet Krohn poses
the question: how far would you go to turn your life around, and could you live
with yourself afterward?
Angie's Comments: While
this is a part of Karin Fossum’s Inspector Sejer series, The Murder of Harriet Krohn focuses on the criminal and his
perspective. It is an interesting take on the mystery genre.
Much of the book is filled with
Charlo Torp’s thoughts. Torp is not a master criminal at all, but I find his
justifications and thoughts to be scary. He is convinced that there is nothing
else he could have done, and that he deserves to have what he wants. He takes
no responsibility for his actions. It is a bit scary to be plunged into a world
where a murderer blames his victim – she should have let him steal her items
without a fight.
If you like internal monologues and
peering into the mind of criminal, this book is great. If you like action, this
book is not for you.
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