Das dritte Königreich

Something is stirring in the world, as if it is being haunted – but by what? And why? The days are endlessly long this summer in Norway, and the heat is almost unbearable. The world seems to be standing still in some way, and the first to notice this is Syvert, the undertaker. More and more days pass without any reported deaths. How can that be? Nineteen-year-old Line has many questions as well; she has fallen in love with Valdemar, the frontman of a legendary band. She is drawn into a secret, fascinating world that also frightens her and pushes her to the limits of understanding. This is something she shares with the policeman Geir, who is investigating a macabre triple murder and cannot discuss the seemingly absurd theory he ultimately develops with anyone. Is it ultimately the fragile artist Tove who understands more than the others? She creates images inspired by the underlying currents of sexuality and death in folk tales. One day, she hears a voice speaking to her – and demanding something from her.

"The Third Kingdom" is part of the ambitious novel series "The Morning Star," which has captivated readers and critics around the world. The story is triggered by the sudden appearance of a new star in the sky. Under this star, people live their lives as before, while the world around them slowly changes. It is about what we do not understand, the great drama viewed through the lens of small lives, and it is about what happens when dark forces are unleashed in the world.