The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)
by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Lisa Hartford
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Lisa Hartford holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 36.8K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 400 pages.
About The Keeper of Lost Causes
Carl Mørck used to be one of Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl—who didn’t draw his weapon—blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of Copenhagen’s coldest cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: a liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead. But she isn’t dead … yet.Darkly humorous, propulsive, and atmospheric, The Keeper of Lost Causes introduces American readers to the mega-bestselling series fast becoming an international sensation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jussi Adler-Olsen, Lisa Hartford |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,825 |
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What genre is The Keeper of Lost Causes?
The Keeper of Lost Causes is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Keeper of Lost Causes worth reading?
Based on 36.8K reader ratings, The Keeper of Lost Causes has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Keeper of Lost Causes?
The Keeper of Lost Causes has 400 pages.
Who wrote The Keeper of Lost Causes?
The Keeper of Lost Causes was written by Jussi Adler-Olsen, Lisa Hartford. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Keeper of Lost Causes?
The ISBN-13 for The Keeper of Lost Causes is 9780525952480.0.
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