Dark, intense and gritty, The Rust Forest is a haunting thriller that gets under your skin and sets up shop for the duration. Anders de la Motte has delivered another unsettling novel that takes you on a foreboding journey through the shadows that will leave you shook.
With a path out of purgatory all but assured, Detective Leo Asker is handed a tempting cold case by her nemesis Jonas Hellman that he knows she cannot refuse and one that could torpedo her promotion. The case is a murder of a young woman from a decade ago, presumably by the woman’s husband who has since disappeared without a trace. With fierce determination to solve this case, Asker pulls in her friend and urban explorer Martin Hill for assistance. Despite unresolved feelings and issues between then, Asker and Hill use their complimentary skills to dig into the case, find new clues and get information from key individuals. But when signs point to a conspiracy that hits too close to home, Asker must decide: play ball to save her career or take down those who are responsible no matter the personal consequences.
This is a thriller that has an abundance of suspense and growing sense of dread that will keep you on edge and questioning everything that occurs. Whether it’s the fear, paranoia, trauma and folklore that is rooted in the Rust Forest and fueled by its inhabitants, or the corruption, lies, secrets and emotional weight arising from workplace politics and family/personal relationship dynamics, everything comes together to create a slow-burning tension that continues to rise until it violently explodes. Leaving no one unscathed.
The Rust Forest is a psychological thriller designed for those who enjoy noir, well-developed characters, and an ominous, layered plot. It provokes thought, shreds your nerves and engages you in a chilling exploration of fear, trauma and the evil that lurks in the darkness. A fantastic third edition to this unnerving and entertaining series.
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