Martin Baldysz - Selected Title Author
We are happy to present our selected title author Martin Baldysz. He has written The Silence Beneath (original title: Stille grender). The book is one of NORLA’s Selected Titles of the autumn 2025.
What is your book about?
The Silence Beneath is a crime novel set in a remote valley on Norway’s west coast in 1902, where siblings Johan and Sonja Ryer are drawn into a brutal murder case. He is a newly appointed policeman; she works as a night nurse at the local asylum.
The investigation pulls them closer to the village’s dark secrets, and the tension intensifies as the convergence of close-knit rural life, powerful emotions, and something sinister unfolds. The novel blends classic crime elements with a dark, claustrophobic atmosphere.
Who is this book for?
The book is written for readers who enjoy crime fiction within a historical setting, but who also seek more than a traditional murder mystery. It’s perfect for those who want a psychological and atmospheric universe, where the characters’ fates and the environment they inhabit are as important as the crime itself. The Silence Beneath can therefore appeal to both crime enthusiasts and those interested in Norwegian history and culture, as well as human relationships.
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See full presentation of the book here
Read more about the author here
See all NORLA’s Selected Titles for the autumn 2025 here
