In the beginning there was a lie...Sarah is a psychotherapist. She helps people get rid of fears and obsessive thoughts. But who will help her?...In the morning, Sarah received a voice message from her husband Sigurd that he was at his friends’ dacha. And in the evening these friends called to find out why Sigurd had not arrived yet... As hour dragged on, anger turned into fear. And when the police finally became interested in Sigurd’s disappearance, unpleasant questions began to arise. For example, why did Sarah delete that morning message from her husband? Now she sits at home alone in her personal office and tries to see patients. But he can't. Because a storm is howling in her head. And she can’t get rid of the feeling that someone is watching her. Whatever happens to her husband, Sarah thinks, she will be next...

NEW STAR OF A NORWEGIAN THRILLER. The novel has been translated into 25 languages of the world. Top 3 bestsellers in Norway.

Editor Jo Nesbø at the Aschehoug publishing house Nora Campbell responded about this novel: “The book Helene, which I came across in a heap of manuscripts coming to the publishing house, became something for me - that seems like a great gift. Captivating from the first page, it simply swept me off my feet. A smart, subtle story framed by a brilliant plot. This novel is truly a rare find..."

"This is a new Norwegian author who has broken into the very top literary league." — Fædrelandsvennen “An absolutely outstanding thriller therapy.” — Bok 365 “Helene Flood’s debut novel does everything absolutely right.” — Dagbladet "Can't put it down... one of the best thrillers of the year." — Stavanger Aftenblad