The Long Water
Gripping literary mystery set within Norway's Arctic Circle
$24.37
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2025
Summary
After her magnificent historical epic, The Beasts of Paris, Stef Penney returns to her heartland in this tense thriller set in a small Scandinavian town.
Nordland. A region in the Norwegian Arctic; a remote valley that stretches from the sea up to the mountains and the glaciers.
It is May. In Nordland it’s a time of spring and school-leavers’ celebrations - until Daniel, a popular teenage boy, goes missing. Conflicting stories circulate among his friends, of p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529425710 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529425719 |
| Author: | Stef Penney |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 26mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
With The Long Water, Stef Penney takes crime writing to another level. Gripping and emotionally intelligent, this is a novel for our times * S. G. MacLean, author of THE BOOKSELLER OF INVERNESS *Tensions rise and secrets are unearthed but there’s also humour to be found * Daily Mirror *An atmospheric tale … great characters and elegant prose * Mail on Sunday *Stef Penney’s latest novel takes a multitude of twists and turns, written with a touch of humour that will leave you chuckling * Dorset Echo *A gripping tale of community and secrets * i Paper *A highly engaging and accomplished novel, a fine piece of craftsmanship … this is a book you will surely return to for a second reading * Scotsman *Nordic noir fans will enjoy this fascinating thriller … A perfect book-club read to spark lively discussion * Woman & Home *Takes a multitude of twists and turns … with brilliant pace, fantastic depth and an ending that will leave you wanting more * Woman’s Way *This is a highly engaging and accomplished novel, a fine piece of craftsmanship… This is a book you will surely return to for a second reading * Scotsman Books of the Year *
About The Author
Stef Penney
Stef Penney grew up in Edinburgh. She is the author of the international bestseller, The Tenderness of Wolves, winner of the overall Costa Award; The Invisible Ones; Under a Pole Star, shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award, and The Beasts of Paris. Stef lives in London, E8.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.