The Midnight Witness

By: Sara Blaedel

Narrated by: Christine Lakin

Rookie homicide detective Louise Rick makes her debut in this thrilling #1 international bestseller that launched 3 million copy bestselling writer Sara Blaedel's incredible career.

A young woman is found strangled in a park, and a male journalist has been killed in the backyard of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.

Detective Louise Rick is put on the case of the young girl, but very soon becomes entangled in solving the other homicide too when it turns out her best friend, journalist Camilla Lind, knew the murdered man. Louise tries to keep her friend from getting too involved, but Camilla's never been one to miss out on an interesting story. And this time, Camilla may have gone too far...

Emotionally riveting and filled with unexpected twists, The Midnight Witness is a tour-de-force from international phenomenon Sara Blaedel.

Critic reviews

"Crime-writer superstar Sara Blaedel's great skill is in weaving a heartbreaking social history into an edge-of-your-chair thriller while at the same time creating a detective who's as emotionally rich and real as a close friend."—Oprah.com

"Sara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy."—Karin Slaughter

"Intrepid Danish police detective Louise Rick is back on the job."
—New York Times Book Review on The Midnight Witness

"Blaedel delivers another solid story with a surprise twist ending. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy contemporary Scandinavian mysteries from Kjell Eriksson, Camilla Lackberg, and Mari Jungstedt."
—Library Journal on The Midnight Witness

"The Louise Rick novels are must-reads for fans of Scandinavia's female police detectives."
—Booklist on The Midnight Witness

"Another suspenseful, skillfully wrought entry."—Booklist on The Killing Forest

"Engrossing...Blaedel nicely balances the twisted relationships of the cult members with the true friendships of Louise, Camilla, and their circle."—Publishers Weekly on The Killing Forest

"Sara Blaedel knows how to reel in her readers and keep them utterly transfixed."—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I Know a Secret

"Blaedel delivers another thrilling novel...Twists and turns will have readers on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next."—RT Book Reviews on The Killing Forest

"For readers who gorge on captivating characters and chilling suspense, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is a tantalizing treat. Enjoy yourself, America."—Sandra Brown on The Forgotten Girls

"Sara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more."—Camilla Läckberg

"Crackling with suspense, atmosphere, and drama, THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS is simply stellar crime fiction. I loved spending time with the tough, smart, and all-too-human heroine Louise Rick--and I can't wait to see her again."—Lisa Unger

"This is a standout book that will only solidify the author's well-respected standing in crime fiction. Blaedel drops clues that will leave readers guessing right up to the reveal. Each new lead opens an array of possibilities, and putting the book down became a feat this reviewer was unable to achieve. Based on the history of treating the disabled, the story is both horrifying and all-to-real. Even the villains have nuanced and sympathetic motives."—RT Times on The Forgotten Girls - Top Pick **Nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award**

"Gripping."—Washington Post on The Forgotten Girls

Well thought-out mystery.

Christine Lakin as a narrator is quite simply the best. And Sara Blaedel’s writing is so good. She takes her time, but the plot twist is well worth it. Love the characters.

loved it

loved this book! I grabbed a paperback of the drowned girls not even paying attention it was part of a series, read it and just loved it. so now I'm starting at the beginning and loved this one just as much. on to the next book now.

Very slow going

Predictable and very slow going, didn’t like one of the main characters so not sure if i will continue on in the series

Not as exciting as I hoped.

The story is okay. A good listen. But as I was listening, I was waiting for more excitement or thrill but that didnt come. I will try the next story and hope it is a bit better.

Superfluous Verbose

Nine chapters in, and this story is going nowhere. Book is in need of some serious editing, or at least some editing. Can't believe I stuck in tthere this long. I guess I was hoping/waiting for ot to start moving along, but my patience with this story is at it's end.