I picked this up not realizing it was book 3 in a series, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Oscar has gone missing, with a note left behind, then a dead body turns up in a waste disposal plant. The events are somehow connected, but how? Why?

Anette and Jeppe's investigation takes many turns to figure things out. At times, it felt like a slow burn and I found myself losing interest, but then something would happen that would perk me back up again.

Overall a solid read that I enjoyed. I will even go check out the first two books in the series!
Thankful for the ARC!

4 Atmospheric Copenhagen stars

This is the third book I’ve read with these two Danish police officers. There are five published, but only three translated into English. I’m hoping the other two will be available soon.

This time Anette Werner and Jeppe Korner are trying to find a missing teenager. As the hours tick by, the chances of finding him alive dwindle. The police dig deeper into his family and try to decipher a note left behind. Was he kidnapped or what is the meaning behind this note?

This one felt very atmospheric, filled with scenes of the Copenhagen harbor and other sites around the city. The author digs a bit into the personal lives of the police officers as well and we see the stress their jobs take on their relationships.

The author had clever red herrings that threw me off, this one had a very different outcome than I was expecting – I must admit I like to be kept guessing!

The Harbor by Katrine Engberg

Once again we are in Copenhagen with Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner doing their job as investigators with the Violent Crimes Department. A fifteen year old boy has disappeared and there is a note that could be from the boy, a kidnapper, or a part of a school lesson. It's not clear what the note is meant to be, if anything. But the parents are wealthy and had threats to their lives several years ago and are sure that their son has been kidnapped.

Jeppe and Anette hit brick walls everywhere they look. So many people are not telling them things they know. And then a body is found and things get even more desperate. For both Jeppe and Anette this missing boy has them thinking about children, parenthood, and their own relationships.

As with the previous two English translations, this story is dark. It's full of the feel of the Copenhagen harbor, the sounds, smells, and sights coming alive on the page. Jeppe and Anette's emotions are a part of the story, too, as their lives continue to evolve. Sadly, even though there are five or six books in this series, the English translations skip some books and it's easy to know we've missed happenings in the lives of Jeppe and Anette. I would have loved to get to read these books in order but know to be thankful for the translations that we have gotten. I don't read a series out of order but I'm willing to do so when we get the next book translated into English.

Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

Detectives Jeppe Korner and Annette Werner are back and tackling another bizarre case. When fifteen-year-old Oscar is reported missing by his parents, they are certain he is not just another runaway, but rather that he has been kidnapped. They find an odd note which they believe was left by whoever took their son. As Annette and Jeppe soon discover, there is a lot more to this family than meets the eye. The question is, does a killer live in this house, or is Oscar's life in jeopardy? As the body count rises, it doesn't seem to get them any closer to finding out what happened to Oscar.
This was another great puzzle where at times, everything and nothing seemed to be connected. I managed to figure out how some of the pieces fit together but missed the most important one, the identity of the killer. Both detectives are dealing with some fairly heavy personal issues too, and though not a cliffhanger, there is one thread that I hope plays a role in the next book.
Could you read this as a standalone? Yes, but I enjoyed The Tenant and The Butterfly House and both provide more background about the main characters, including one that doesn't play a large role, but an important one when it comes to solving this baffling case, Esther.

I love when a series can be read as a stand-alone story. Even though the main characters were already well developed, it was seamless to jump right into the action and follow along. This one kept me guessing all the way through with enough twists and surprise turns to keep me entertained and hooked all the way through. Now I need to go back and read the previous plots!

Great addition to a great series! I'm a huge crime reader, and always happy to find a contemporary series that reads like a classic.

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THE HARBOR is book #3 in the Korner and Werner series. I liked this book a lot, and I really like where this series is going. The Copenhagen setting is so fantastic and I love both Jeppe and Anette as characters. I also really like police procedurals so this was a really good read for me! I can’t wait to see where the series goes next!

Going into this and knowing it was a part 2-I must say it can be read as a standalone which I love. As per true Nordic fashion this is a slow burn mystery and is extremely atmospheric which is that is your sort of thing then you will enjoy it!

I loved that you were able to feel like you were in the characters heads as the POVs were descriptive and well done. It helped move the story along for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for my advance copy in exchange for my review!

In the northern part of Copenhagen you can find the marina Sondre Frihavn. It was once a working seaport with warehouses and a power station. Although boat owners still dock their sailboats and yachts in the marina, the warehouses have been converted into luxury apartments. It is in one of these that the Dreyer-Hoff family lives, and on an April day one of them goes missing.

On the morning of Saturday, April 13, Henrik and Malin Dreyer-Hoff find their 14-year-old son, Oscar, missing; their only clue is a cryptic quote from the book, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Could this be a note left from Oscar letting his family know he has run away, or is this from kidnappers who may have a grievance with his parents? An investigation opens up several lines of inquiry into Oscar’s movements before his disappearance, and the family-owned business that was suspected of fraud. It is up to Copenhagen police detectives Jeppe Korner and Anette Werner to find out.

This is an enjoyable piece of crime fiction written by Katrine Engberg. She weaves together several story lines where you get to know her characters as you collect clues to solve the case. For example, Jeppe Korner is in a relationship with a woman who has two daughters. As he investigates, he has to deal with a decision to move in, and get to know her daughters better. Anette singularly follows one thread of the case. Although married with a new child, she finds herself attracted to the man aiding her in this part of the probe. All characters are multidimensional: they are neither all good nor all bad.

This is the third book in the Korner and Werner crime fiction series to be translated into English. The Tenant (book one), and The Butterfly House (book two) came out in 2020 and 2021 respectively. I eagerly look forward to more books from this series.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Another great read from Katrine Engberg! She and Alex North are my current favorite crime/thriller authors. Definitely read this book on cold, rainy night; bonus points if you're near a body of water. The dreary setting is just perfect for this story. I found it less predictable than The Tenant, and the characters are growing on me more and more with each book. I love the balance of their personal lives against the mystery; anyone looking for a creepy page-turner may be disappointed. But it is right up my alley, and I can't wait for the next one!

Fans of the Jeppe Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner series will eagerly sail towards The Harbor. The duo have earned a place among the best in thrilling mysteries because of the talented Katrine Engberg. I'm happy to report she doesn't disappoint with this latest entry. Kørner and Werner feel like old friends at this point and it's good to see they remain true to form in The Harbor. Engberg has cleverly crafted another engaging and entertaining story. A mysterious death gives birth to an abundance of suspects. Fortunately, our dynamic duo adroitly find their way to the truth. This book again proves Engberg is skilled at giving us believable characters who, despite their crime solving talents, have real world foibles. It is another well paced read which you can't put down. Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the advanced reading copy!

I want to thank Gallery Books, NetGalley, and the author, Katrine Engberg, for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this book.

I've been a major fan of Gallery Books for some time now.
And when they approved me for The Harbor by Katrine I jumped up and down with excitement.
Getting this approval was a dream and they made it happen 😘
The Harbor is book 3 in the The Korner and Werner set. These books can be read out of order I just personally like to read in order.
I haven't read The Tenant yet. But its on my want list. The Butterfly House.... The freaking BOMB!

This is a very detailed crime story.
Well- written with riveting parts that would not let you walk away.
The characters were great and the twists were better. Very few books have me thinking about them after I’ve put the book down like this one. I was constantly trying to work through things and figure out how the characters all connect. It wasn’t an easy task and I failed.
Characters here are flawlessly drawn, and the suspense builds throughout.
The two main police investigators working the case are dedicated.
They are my favorite and they work together so well in this book!
I read this in two sittings.. It grabbed me from the first page and I was sucked right in to devour it!
Engberg proves to be a master storyteller and weaves a convoluted narrative involving vengeance, deceit, and undying love for your progeny into a thrilling but unexpected denouement.

I hope to see more of these two fabulous detectives because I've grown to love them!
Thank you again for the opportunity to read this outstanding new novel!

⭐⭐⭐.5

This is book #4 in the Detectives Jebbe Korner and Anette Werner Series.

I did read "The Tenant", but had to check reviews on the others two in an effort to ‘catch-up’ a bit, however, to me it was different enough that it really is fine as a standalone.

In the Prologue, we read that a Crane operator at the local garbage incinerator facility discovers a body.

Story begins ~ Oscar Dreyer-Hoff, a fifteen year old boy goes missing on his way home from school. Copenhagen Police are sure this is a routine situation of a teenager running away from home. However a note is found that leads to thinking there just might be something suspicious.

Needless to say, many of us don’t enjoy reading about this subject as it is disturbing; however, [author: Katrine Engberg] does a great job in keeping readers interested without upsetting us too much.

Want to thank NetGalley and Gallery Books Gallery/Scout Press for this eGalley. This file has been made available to me before publication in an early form for an honest professional review.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 22, 2022

Detectives Korner and Werner are the perfect hosts to this journey into dysfunction, corruption, and despair. Multiple threads and an overarching conspiracy makes for a fast-paced read that doesn't neglect building background and characterization for its characters.

**Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader's copy provided in exchange for an honest review.**

You will need to be focused on this one. There was many things going on in the story and if you get distracted even for a second, you will miss a lot of things. If you like your sleep, I recommend skipping this book as you will be sleep deprived after finishing it. It kept me questioning things and wanting to dive in some more, therefore, pages keep turning. I love how everything wrapped up so beautifully at the end! I recommend highly to everyone!

The story takes place in Copenhagen. We again meet Anette and Jeppe, homicide detectives and partners. A teenage boy from a prominent family is missing. This is a solid Nordic-noir police procedural, and a really, really good one! This book is part of a series, however, although it is helpful to know more of the characters’ backstories, it is not necessary to read the previous books to enjoy this book. Recommended!

Copenhagen police detectives Jeppe Korner and Anette Werner investigate the case of a missing teen boy. HIs parents report him missing after he fails to return home after supposedly spending the night studying with a friend. An odd note is found in the family home - is it a ransom note? Korner and Werner have their work cut out for them as they work to unravel all the threads . For fans of Nordic Noir.

I've mostly gone off police procedurals and am increasingly impatient with improbable crimes, but this was an enjoyable entry in a series that has grown stronger since the first entry. A boy goes missing, leaving a mysterious quotation behind. We learn the boy's situation - entrapped in an island fortress - which is a fairly manipulative way to wind the ticking clock, but it keeps the pages turning. There is also ongoing storylines for both investigating detectives and their troubled relationships and a rather wonderful elderly character who plays a role in identifying the literary clue and is a welcome contribution to the otherwise a bit standard story. Esther steals the scene, as far as I'm concerned, but maybe that's because I'm a jaded reader who has become wary of copaganda, unlikely motives, and tormented-but-hardworking detective tropes. (It helps that the setting is Denmark.)

It Starts with a Letter…

This book kind of broke my heart! It’s the first one of the series that I’ve read and man, it’s a bit unsettling when you find out the true length of crimes. It goes to show how crucial parents are in their children’s lives and the importance of the type of people you keep around! It’s a very good read with intricate story telling. You really need to pay attention with so many different narrators. But that’s also what adds the the mystery and puzzle. This being my first read by the author, I wasn’t sure who to trust! This is definitely a race against the clock type of thriller and not for the faint of heart. It’s haunting and well written.

I wish I would have known this was a part of a series before I picked this one up. Now, don't let that fool you into thinking I did not enjoy this book because its the complete opposite. I absolutely loved it. However, I feel like I was missing out on the WHOLE story by starting on the third book instead of the first. I will end up going back, starting at the beginning and then rereading The Harbor. It also CAN be read as a standalone but me, personally I like to know the whole story and not just a piece of it.

The Harbor starts off as a slow burn, this is also not a bad thing as it builds up the hype and the story line. The story surrounds a missing teenager, Oscar. There is some family drama and a ton of secrets come to light.

This is a detective novel with its fair share of twists. I would highly recommend this to crime loving book addicts but READ the first in the series before jumping into this one.