The Last Good Man

There are thirty-six righteous people on earth who protect mankind. They do not know who they are, but without them, humanity would perish.§In Venice, disgraced policeman Tommaso di Barbera is waiting for a phone call. He's uncovered a chilling trend - good people, known for their philanthropy, are dying mysteriously all over the world, each body bearing the same strange mark. §In Copenhagen, reclusive detective Niels Bentzon is the one to pick up the Interpol report. Convinced it's nothing but a wild-goose chase, Niels calls Tommaso. But neither speaks the other's language and, afflicted with a rare phobia which means he can't leave Denmark, Niels is unable to travel. §It is only when Niels encounters Hannah Lund, a brilliant astrophysicist mourning her son, that he begins to piece the puzzle together. A pattern emerges. If Hannah's code is right, they know the exact time and location of the next death. But who is the victim? Can Niels, Tommaso and Hannah identify the last good man, before it is too late?§Combining the plotting of Jo Nesbo and the twists of Stieg Larsson, THE LAST GOOD MAN is a stylish and pacey thriller from a fantastic new Danish talent.