The Butcher of Liseleje
DEBUT NOVEL (2013)
At first glance, Judith Abild Behring seems to be the quintessence of a nice and charming old lady: Meticulous and excellent in a kitchen. She is very caring, apparently, with a fondness for animals. And … uh … she flirts a little too, doesn’t she? With the postman, for example. Appearances can be deceptive, and this old lady has both skeletons in the cupboard and a hidden agenda.
The Butcher of Liseleje tells a both hilarious and grim story, full of surprises. The reader is presented with a number of human destinies – and sent on a journey full of contrasts where truth is fighting against deception and horror is lurking behind the idyllic countryside.
Best Crime Novel Debut
2014
Awarded by The Danish Crime Academy
The novel was originally published in 2013 by Tiderne Skifter. In August 2019 it was re-issued by Lindhardt and Ringhof.
Cover(s) by Mikkel Henssel.
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Danish title: Slagteren i Liseleje.
Riel writes so well, crystal clear – and deadly funny!
– Weekendavisen
You will be deeply touched
– Fyns Stiftstidende
A well turned and greatly plotted story
– Politiken
You’re damn well entertained by this whimsical and intelligent novel
– Information
Incredibly funny and very touching … a masterly pen
– Fredericia Folkeblad
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