Book of the day: Don't Look Back by Karin Fossum
Norweigan author Karin Fossum wrote Don't Look Back which was translated into English in 2002. It is the first book in the Inspector Sejer series and delves into the many connections that exist in a small town of Norway to solve the murder of a 15 year old.
Fossum possesses a brillant understanding of the human being and relationships.
Now a greater description of the plot (without spoilers). Inspector Sejer at home is both a lonely father and grandfather who has lost his beloved wife however "on duty" he is an alert inspector who treats people with simple decency and looks under every stone. He invesitgates the murder of a 15 year old girl, found in an isolated beach. The suspects include the boyfriend, stepfather and the sport coach with a record. However as the investigation continues Sejer uncovers more and more people who could have had reason to kill her. If Sejer can uncover why anybody would want to kill a happy 15 year old girl then maybe he can find out the who.
Genre: Mystery
