Invisible Hands (novel)

"Invisible hands" is a novel by Norwegian author Stig Sæterbakken. The main-character of the book, which was published in 2007, is chief inspector Kristian Wold, who is assigned to a one year old missing persons case. The commission from his superiors is not to be mistaken: a final review before the case is closed. However, Kristian's conscience forces him to comply when Inger Danielsen, mother of the 14 year old girl who is missing, asks to see him. The meeting holds unexpected consequences for both of them. As Kristian feels obliged to continue an investigation that has so far been fruitless, an emotional tension is ignited between him and the mother. Inexorably, the two are drawn towards each other, in what will become a love affair against all odds, with a disastrous end awaiting.