The Butterfly House

By Katrine Engberg

Book Overview

Detectives Jeppe K rner and Anette Werner race to solve a series of sordid murders linked to some of the most vulnerable patients in a Danish hospital in this sequel to the #1 international bestseller The Tenant that is "brimming with personality, eccentric characters, and plenty of mystery and intrigue" (Crime by the Book).Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing. But in the coronary care unit at one of Copenhagen's leading medical centers, a nurse fills a syringe with an overdose of heart medication and stealthily enters the room of an older male patient. Six days earlier, a paperboy on his route in central Copenhagen stumbles upon a macabre find: the naked body of a dead woman, lying in a fountain with arms marked with small incisions. Cause of death? Exsanguination--the draining of all the blood in her body. Copenhagen investigator Jeppe K rner, recovering from a painful divorce and in the throes of a new relationship, takes on the case. His partner, Anette Werner, now on maternity leave after an unexpected pregnancy, is restless at home with a demanding newborn and an equally demanding husband. While Jeppe pounds the streets looking for answers, Anette decides to do a little freelance sleuthing. But operating on her own exposes her to dangers she can't even begin to fathom. As the "thrillingly nerve-racking" (Shelf Awareness) investigation ventures into dark corners, it uncovers the shockingly depraved greed that festers beneath the surface of caregiving institutions--and what Jeppe and Anette discover will turn their blood as cold as ice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1982127619
• ISBN13: 9781982127619
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Gallery/Scout Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Wasn't in as "very good condition" as labeled

This review is purely on the condition of the book as I just received it today and have not read it yet. When I buy used books I'm always reserved in how good of their condition to actually except, that being said I only buy used books that are like new or very good condition, however this book I received is definitely not in "very good" condition. The front of the cover has marks and wear from being hard bent in several different spots, along with the spine of the book as well. Several pages were folded at the corners and the overall bulk of the bottom open end is curled up quit drastically. I think this book should have simply been labeled as used but again, when buying pre owned books I always expect the condition to be less than desirable so not very surprised.

Butterfly House will keep you on your toes!

This book easily kept me engaged, but the ending was a bit abrupt. It was a bit difficult to navigate with there being multiple story lines that eventually merge together, but overall, a great read!