Mystery/Thriller -- 5 stars
Audio Narration -- 4 stars
Book: Bodies are being found in Copenhagen. Each is accompanied by a tiny figure made from chestnuts. With no leads and no apparent connection between the victims, the investigation flounders. As a second story, a Danish minister returns to work following the disappearance, and assumed death, of her young daughter. Then the daughter's fingerprints are found on the chestnut men. Were these figures she made before her disappearance, or is she still alive somewhere? And how is she connected to the recent deaths? ----- Well plotted with complex characters and reveals that keep this long book moving at a fast pace. The big twist near the end is a surprise that is supported by hints you see but don't register until the "ah ha" moment arrives. Well worth the 15 hours of listening.
Narration: Peter Noble does an excellent job of portraying of characters, each is clear and identifiable. He has an odd speech pattern in the narration sections that reminded me of a snooty British butler--not entirely off-putting, but it does take some getting used to.
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