The Keeper of Lost Causes

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen Summary: The first book in New York Times bestsellerJussi Adler-Olsen's electrifying Department Q series. The #1 international bestseller from Jussi Adler-Olsen, author of The Absent One—perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Carl Mørck used to be one of Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl—who didn’t draw his weapon—blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of Copenhagen’s coldest cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: a liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead. But she isn’t dead … yet. Darkly humorous, propulsive, and atmospheric, The Keeper of Lost Causes introduces American readers to the mega-bestselling series fast becoming an international sensation. Angie's Comments: I started this book late one evening, thinking I would read a few chapters then go to bed. Of course, I ended up reading the entire book in one go. Carl and Assad are interesting characters that add to the mystery of the book instead of detracting from the book. The book goes between the politician and the present day, which only deepen my interest in the mystery. I didn’t figure out the criminals until close to the end. While the ending may be more pat than others, it was emotionally satisfying. I highly recommend this book for readers of Scandinavian mysteries.     Request this item