Description
When a seemingly small theft spirals into tragedy, two teenagers find themselves trapped in the aftermath of an infant’s death—haunted not only by what they’ve done, but by what they can’t yet fully understand. As guilt, fear, and self-justification collide, the story turns inward, dissecting the criminally degenerate mind with chilling precision and psychological acuity. With a pace that favors atmosphere over spectacle, the novel explores themes of moral blindness, complicity, and the terrifying gap between intention and consequence. In the tradition of the finest psychological thrillers, Karin Fossum delivers a superbly detailed, unsettling study of how people rationalize the unthinkable.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2008
ISBN: 9781409005087
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for When the Devil Holds the Candle by Karin Fossum.