Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

Someone is killing celebrities.  A talk show host is murdered. The murder precisely cut out her tongue, split it, and displayed in an origami vase.  A politician is murdered and nailed to a wall with the Korean stuffed between her splayed legs.

It is difficult balancing a career and a new baby.  It is worse when you are investigating a murder and suspect it maybe a serial killer. Even though she is on family leave, Adam and Johanne Vik are drawn into the investigation.  The murders stir Johanne’s memory of something from her days at Quantico, but she can’t quite put her finger on what.  She cannot sleep for thinking about the murders.  Could the Vik family be next on the killer’s list?  All the clues point at “What Never Happens” in Norway.

Successful Scandinavian author, Anne Holt never disappoints her fans.  It is easy to see why her books have sold over 4 million copies.  From the moment I began to read What Never Happens, I was hooked.  The plot quickly draws the reader in and holds their attention to the very last word.  The pace is fast, and the story line is well thought out. Holt successfully combines the investigation with the realities of family life.  The mystery is fascinating.  However, Holt’s talent at developing her characters is what brings fans back.  I really wanted to know what would happen with Johanne, Adam, and their children.  The interaction between Kristine and Adam is heartwarming.  Fans of mystery will not want to miss What Never Happens.