A Harmless Lie is a gripping novel of suspense by Sara Blaedel, the internationally bestselling author of The Killing. With nods to Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, this atmospheric and twisty tale introduces detective Frieda Klein as she investigates a brutal murder that may have connections to her own troubled past. When Natascha McQueen, a popular TV presenter and darling of the British public, is found brutally murdered in her home, it sends shock waves through the media industry and Throughout London. As rumors fly about who would want to kill such an upstanding citizen -and why- lead detective James Portland calls on psychotherapist Frieda Klein for help. It soon becomes clear that Natascha was hiding many dark secrets behind her smiley facade. And Frieda isn’t the only one with something to hide; everyone involved in the case seems reluctant to reveal what they know. As Frieda begins piecing together fragments of evidence concealed among jealous rivalries and office politics, she realizes that Natascha’s death could be linked not just to her personal life but alsoto another unsolved mystery from years before . . .With spine-tingling detail reminiscentof Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train, A Harmless Lie is an absorbing and suspenseful novel that.
For who is this book for ?
This book is perfect for mystery, thriller and suspense fans. It introduces detective Frieda Klein as she investigates a brutal murder that may have connections to her own troubled past. The story is full of twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing until the very end.
Pros :
- A gripping novel of suspense by Sara Blaedel.
- With nods to Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, this atmospheric and twisty tale introduces detective Frieda Klein as she investigates a brutal murder that may have connections to her own troubled past.
- It soon becomes clear that Natascha was hiding many dark secrets behind her smiley facade. And Frieda isn’t the only one with something to hide; everyone involved in the case seems reluctantelope what they know
Cons :
- The book is slow to start.
- You have to be in the mood for a mystery novel with no action taking place for the first few chapters.
- It’s not one of those books that you can’t put down; it really needs your full attention to keep track of all the characters and their relationships.
Learn more about the author
Sara Blaedel is the author of five critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling novels featuring police detective Frieda Klein. The Killing was adapted into a popular Danish television series and has been translated into over thirty languages. She lives in Copenhagen with her husband and son.?
Reader Reviews
“A tantalizing, atmospheric read . . . Frieda Klein is a complex and fascinating protagonist.”
“In Sara Blaedel’s latest, Frieda Klein is asked to consult on a high-profile murder of TV presenter Natascha McQueen. As Frieda begins to investigate the complicated victim’s life, it becomes clear that more than one person had reason to kill her. Told from multiple perspectives with an abundance of red herrings, this fast-paced thriller will keep readers guessing until the very end.”
“I was completely swept away by this book! The characters are so well drawn and the story is compelling. I couldn’t put it down.”
“Sara Blaedel writes with unrivaled suspense and emotion, depicting the darkest depths of the human psyche. A Harmless Lie is her best work yet.”
