Department Q Series by Jussi Adler-Olsen

[Carrie R]

I've just discovered this Danish author. I really enjoyed his first book, 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' and I'm currently reading the second one 'The Absent One.' The series revolves around a rather burnt out detective in Copenhagen who gets relegated to heading a new department whose goal is to solve cold cases. Was kind of the police department's way of getting him out of their hair.

If you enjoy Nordic Thrillers, I recommend this series. Like most Nordic thrillers, the subject matter is dark, but the main character has a wonderful, sarcastic sense of humor, and he plays off his assistants wonderfully. Brings a bit of levity to the darkness.