KÆNTRING – DISRUPTION
By David Garmark
WALTHER PHILIP BRINK, a retired coroner from Aarhus, has settled into a quiet routine, after a lifetime devoted to the sombre duties of his profession. He is planning a trip to Mont Blanc, a renovation of the house, and daily kayaking tours on the streams and lakes surrounding the picturesque village of Ry in Northern Jutland where he has just moved to. With his wife and daughter gone, his granddaughter Lina lives a tumultuous life as a drug addict, occasionally reaching out to him. Their sporadic connection is abruptly cut short when Lina passes away shortly after reestablishing contact.
WALTHER’S LIFE TAKES an unexpected turn when he learns that he is the great-grandfather of Channie, a 7-year-old girl who has endured a difficult life with her mother. Becoming Channie’s guardian, thrusts Walther into a new role, prompting him to question the circumstances surrounding Lina’s death. As he delves deeper, unsettling truths emerge, challenging the initial belief that Lina’s death was an accident.
DISRUPTION UNFOLDS AS a gripping crime novel exploring themes of vulnerability and resilience amidst life’s unexpected twists and turns. Teaming two very unconventional characters, the Walther Brink series combines razor-sharp thriller, intelligent social criticism and the heart-warming story of an old grump who gets another shot at sharing his life with someone.
ABOUT THE BOOK
First published by Modtryk, Denmark 2024
RIGHTS SOLD
Denmark, Modtryk
REVIEWS
Disruption is in essence and theme close to genius (…) David Garmark’s first volume about retired coroner Walther Brink and his seven-year-old great-grandson is quite excellent.
– Politiken, Denmark
It is rare that I have empathized with two people’s lives as much as I have in Disruption(…) a thrilling crime novel.
– Findals krimiside, Denmark
It’s early March and I’m sure I’ve already read the best book of the year (…) hurry down to your local bookstore and buy it and I promise you’ll have the best reading weekend in a long time.
@bogormenogmig
I was completely gripped and engrossed in the story (…) David Garmark manages to create depth in the characters that makes them vivid and believable (…) Disruption is a crime novel that both entertains and leaves food for thought.
@krimispot
The emotions are palpable, both for the main characters but also for the reader. You find yourself alternately smiling and with a tear in the corner of one eye and it’s impossible to let go of the story. It is extremely captivating and entertaining. The interplay between the two opposites across the generation gap is brilliant.
– Bogfidusen, Denmark
If you want to read a perfectly balanced crime novel – it’s right here.
– Fru Thulstrup, Denmark
If you love a crime novel where the characters and everything that happens outside the actual crime story is as much in focus as the crime, this first book in David Garmark’s new Brink series is perfect! (…) I absolutely love this book!
@bookbestiesdk
Recommended for crime readers and those who want to dive into a story that will scare you, make you uncomfortable and warm your heart.
@hyggegeek_literature
Exciting and well-written start to the series starring the atypical great-grandfather. In addition to the well-crafted crime plot, the book also has something to say about the socially disadvantaged and the possibility of getting a second chance in life. Walther and Channie are a charming couple who are hard not to like.
– DBC, reader review, Denmark
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