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Pierced: A Novel (Henning Juul #2)
by
Thomas Enger
From the internationally bestselling author of Burned (“Possibly the best $15 you’ll spend on a mystery this year.” —Bookpage) comes a taut and riveting tale of secrets, betrayals, and a dangerous quest for the truth. If you find out who set me up, I’ll tell you what happened the day your son died. That is the message crime reporter Henning Juul—back at work after being te...more
ebook, 448 pages
Published
October 2nd 2012
by Atria Books
(first published 2011)
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It’s difficult to jump into a sequel or series without having read all of the titles the came before, which is one of the unique challenges to writing serial novels. The author has to strike a balance between giving enough information to new readers that they can feel drawn into the story, without repeating so much back story that faithful fans feel talked down to.
Enger’s title, Pierced (Atria Books), is the sequel to his bestselling mystery Burned, and it only falls short of the information-ver...more
Enger’s title, Pierced (Atria Books), is the sequel to his bestselling mystery Burned, and it only falls short of the information-ver...more
PIERCED
by Thomas Enger
There have been a number of Scandinavian authors compared to Stieg Larsson and none of the comparisons were valid. Thomas Enger probably comes close to the same writing style. The story moved slowly, with details and tangents that were of no help to the story. It seemed to just not move at all. It is not until the later part of the book that the reader is given an idea of what is going on. Up until then, it is just a series of events happening to different people who are l...more
by Thomas Enger
There have been a number of Scandinavian authors compared to Stieg Larsson and none of the comparisons were valid. Thomas Enger probably comes close to the same writing style. The story moved slowly, with details and tangents that were of no help to the story. It seemed to just not move at all. It is not until the later part of the book that the reader is given an idea of what is going on. Up until then, it is just a series of events happening to different people who are l...more
Pierced is a spectacularly plotted mystery novel with the author in full control. He adeptly leads the reader into a maze of suspenseful situations. Enger's capability in developing realistic characters and dialogue is similar in style to Steig Larsson's.
Investigating reporter Henning Juul is back to work for 123news, an on-line news site.
It’s been two years after the death of Juul’s son, killed in a fire that left Henning both physically and mentally scarred. The frustrations of not being able...more
Investigating reporter Henning Juul is back to work for 123news, an on-line news site.
It’s been two years after the death of Juul’s son, killed in a fire that left Henning both physically and mentally scarred. The frustrations of not being able...more
The excellent debut novel by Thomas Enger, Burned, whetted my appetite for more and I was looking forward to reading the follow-up book Pierced. The tragedy that infuses the first book, the death in a fire of journalist Henning Juul’s son, provides the framework for the drama in book two.
Juul, a journalist employed by an on-line news site, receives a call from Tore Pulli, a prisoner who claims he has been convicted of a crime that he didn’t commit. Pulli is convinced that he was set-up and as a...more
Juul, a journalist employed by an on-line news site, receives a call from Tore Pulli, a prisoner who claims he has been convicted of a crime that he didn’t commit. Pulli is convinced that he was set-up and as a...more
Investigative crime reporter Henning Juul gets a call at his office in Norway. Tore Pulli is in jail for murder and tells Henning that if he'll get the information about the person who framed him, he'll tell Henning what he knows about the fire that killed his six-year-old son.
This story follows "Burned" which was excellent.
Henning investigates the case for which Pulli was imprisoned and we follow a side story about a TV cameraman who is being manipulated by someone and if he doesn't do what thi...more
This story follows "Burned" which was excellent.
Henning investigates the case for which Pulli was imprisoned and we follow a side story about a TV cameraman who is being manipulated by someone and if he doesn't do what thi...more
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PROTAGONIST: Henning Juul, investigative reporter
SETTING: Norway
SERIES: #2 of 2
RATING: 4.35
WHY: After Henning Juul's son, Jonas, died in a fire at his flat, Juul lived in state of lethargy. He believes the fire was set, which hasn't been proved. When a prisoner named Tore Pulli offers to tell Juul what really happened in exchange for Henning trying to prove his innocence in a murder, Juul agrees. But then the worst happens--Pulli commits suicide. A secondary thread around a TV cameraman who is b...more
SETTING: Norway
SERIES: #2 of 2
RATING: 4.35
WHY: After Henning Juul's son, Jonas, died in a fire at his flat, Juul lived in state of lethargy. He believes the fire was set, which hasn't been proved. When a prisoner named Tore Pulli offers to tell Juul what really happened in exchange for Henning trying to prove his innocence in a murder, Juul agrees. But then the worst happens--Pulli commits suicide. A secondary thread around a TV cameraman who is b...more
Scarred investigative reporter Henning Juul, who was unable to save his son Jonah from a fire in the first in this series, Burned, is back. Henning thinks he may have a lead on who started the fire that killed Jonah. And although he has reconciled somewhat with his ex-wife Nora, she is still sleeping with his snarky colleague Ivar. His mom still uses him as a liquor and grocery delivery service. His sister shuns both of them. on the positive side, Henning is earning a few brownie points at work...more
I should begin this by saying that I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book through the Goodreads.com First Reads program.
Henning Juul is an investigative reporter in Oslo, Norway who is recovering from a fire that burned him and took the life of his son. He does not believe the fire was an accident, and is trying to find out who set it and why. While investigating the fire, he is contacted by a convicted murderer who promises to give Henning information on what happened the night of th...more
Henning Juul is an investigative reporter in Oslo, Norway who is recovering from a fire that burned him and took the life of his son. He does not believe the fire was an accident, and is trying to find out who set it and why. While investigating the fire, he is contacted by a convicted murderer who promises to give Henning information on what happened the night of th...more
I read Burned and just loved it - Enger's first novel. You don't have to read it to read Pierced, but crime reporter Henning Juul is back. He's still grieving for his son, who died in a house fire and he wants to know who killed him. Investigators deemed it accident, and Juul can't live with the guilt if that is really the case. So, when he gets a call from a man in prison who says he has information, if he helps find out who framed him, he doesn't even blink. He just dives right into the invest...more
Thomas Enger's suspenseful PIERCED is a brilliantly-plotted novel that plays like a movie on the reader's visual mindscreen. The book's action, dialogue, descriptions, and interior monologues leave the reader spellbound.
The author's complicated plot reveals more questions than answers. The reader can try to guess who did what, but the author is clearly in control.
Armed with more knowledge than the protagonist/investigative reporter has, the reader, nevertheless, cannot predict the outcome.
T...more
The author's complicated plot reveals more questions than answers. The reader can try to guess who did what, but the author is clearly in control.
Armed with more knowledge than the protagonist/investigative reporter has, the reader, nevertheless, cannot predict the outcome.
T...more
Dec 25, 2012
Ashland Mystery Oregon
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Pierced is another cold country thriller, and I'm loving that they're reaching the American market more readily now. Set in Norway, Pierced is a diabolical story of revenge and hatred, and also missed cues and naivete that stretches the imagination. Investigative journalism probes deeply into recent and old crimes to finally reveal the truth.
--Ashland Mystery
--Ashland Mystery
Very high quality once more. I was hooked from start to finish. This was partly due to the set up from the previous part but not only. Thomas Enger manages to evoke strong emotions and makes the reader feel close to the far from perfect protagonist. And once more the ending has a hint that makes me crave for the next one.
This was well plotted and very suspenseful. Also, there is an underlying story that started in book one that is carried through this book (#2) and I can't wait to read the next one to see how it turns out.
I was a First Read winner of this book and I really liked it a lot. It had a great plot line and engaging characters and kept me at the edge of my seat until the last page. I now want to read the first book of the series and can't wait to see how the story will develop further. I definitely recommend this book to anybody who enjoys a great suspense novel with plenty of pulse pounding action.
Nu håber jeg ikke der går Twin Peaks i den!!
Love a book that leaves you hanging until the next one is published. Hopefully it wont be a long wait.
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I loved this!
I read this one in Norwegian, and it is called Fantomsmerter.
I am really looking forward to read the 3rd book in this series!
I read this one in Norwegian, and it is called Fantomsmerter.
I am really looking forward to read the 3rd book in this series!
BÓLE FANTOMOWE
Ihan ok, vaan ei mikään Nesbö.
I really enjoyed this book- abit of a slow burner - but can't wait till his next book!
Intriguing follow up to Burned, that will similarly keep you guessing along the way! Still some loose ends, which perhaps will be picked up in his next book, Scarred. Curious if this will be a trilogy with questions wrapped up in the 3rd book or a continuing series? Can't wait to find out! Oh! And I am supposed to disclose that I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads...
A great read. Even better than Burned! Where are 6 stars when you need them.
I received this book from a blog giveaway.
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Thomas Enger was born in Oslo in 1973, but grew up in Jessheim. He has an education in journalism, and has also studied sports and history. He worked at the Norwegian online newspaper Nettavisen for nine years.
He has composed music and written books since the age of 18. He is also working on a musical.
Enger's first book, Skinndød, was published in 2010. It is the first book in a series of at least...more
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He has composed music and written books since the age of 18. He is also working on a musical.
Enger's first book, Skinndød, was published in 2010. It is the first book in a series of at least...more
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