The Absent One

Description

Twenty years ago, a brother and sister vanished, and a man confessed to their murders. Now, Detective Carl Mørck of Department Q is reopening the cold case, driven by the unsettling possibility that the confessed killer is innocent. As Mørck and his team delve into the past, they uncover a complex web of secrets, powerful enemies, and a connection to a mysterious homeless woman. This gripping investigation forces Mørck to confront not only the truth behind the disappearances but also the dark forces determined to keep the past buried.