: This book marks the beginning of the Ole Vik series , which has become an international success with over 1.7 million copies sold.
(originally titled Skyggejakten ) is the first novel in the popular Ole Vik crime series by Norwegian author Jørgen Jæger . First published in Norway in 2003, this thriller introduces readers to the rural police inspector Ole Vik as he navigates a case where the line between mental illness and reality is dangerously blurred. Plot Overview
When Holgersen claims someone shot at him, his family—including his son Cato—dismisses it as another episode of his illness. However, a tragic event soon proves that the "shadows" he was hunting might be real. Inspector Ole Vik is assigned to the case and, despite finding no initial evidence of an attacker, uncovers an unusual lead that changes the course of the investigation.
: Jørgen Jæger is one of Norway's bestselling crime authors and has been nominated for the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize five times. Buying Options
: The series features the respected police chief Ole Vik and his detective partner Cecilie Hopen .
You can find digital versions of at the following retailers: eBook : Available for $13.99 at Barnes & Noble . Kindle Edition : Available at Amazon . Audiobook/Streaming : Accessible via Storytel . Cazando sombras (Ole Vik nº 1) (Spanish Edition)
: The "Sogn Murder Series" is currently being adapted for television, with Kristofer Hivju (of Game of Thrones ) cast in the leading role of Ole Vik.
The story follows , a wealthy scrap metal merchant in the town of Fjellberghavn who is often viewed with envy or disdain by his neighbors. Behind his successful facade, Holgersen has been diagnosed with latent paranoid schizophrenia , causing him to frequently believe he is being followed.