Norwegian Thriller 'Ce cri que personne n’entend' Explores Cold Case Mystery in Fjord Setting

Norwegian authors Jørn Lier Horst and Jan-Eric Fjell have co-written a thriller titled 'Ce cri que personne n’entend,' which investigates the unresolved disappearance of a seven-year-old girl named Leah Forsberg. The narrative unfolds in Fagernes, a remote village in central Norway, where Leah vanished fifteen years ago while taking a shortcut to school. Her father, Mathias Forsberg, was convicted of the crime despite maintaining his innocence and the absence of his daughter's body. The case is reopened when journalist Mathilde Wold begins investigating new angles and interviewing witnesses, only to be found dead under suspicious circumstances. Before her death, Wold contacted Markus Heger, a former military officer who hosts a true-crime podcast called Krimcasten, which focuses on cold cases. Heger, who previously believed in the father's guilt, reexamines the evidence after Wold's demise. The novel, described as a suspenseful page-turner with a western-like atmosphere set in the fjords, features red herrings and manipulative storytelling. It delves into themes such as school bullying, father-son conflicts, violence against women, and grief. Published in French by Éditions de La Martinière, the 384-page book was released on April 3 and retails for 21.50 euros. The story maintains its mystery until the final pages, with plot twists and an anxious tone, exploring how past traumas continue to affect characters, including a wealthy man haunted by childhood bullying.