Death Deserved, Horst & Enger - B+

       This is a Nordic noir page-turner set in Oslo. A somewhat jaded detective and a young woman reporter are thrown into the middle of the hunt for a serial killer.  The distinctive aspect of this novel is that the killer leaves so many hints about what he's up to that it's almost as if he's advertising what comes next. He becomes known as the 'countdown killer' because his victims are associated with a number.  From seven down to one, either they, or something in their life, jumps out. For example, number three is the pastor of a popular church identified with the Trinity. The daughter of the detective is involved in a reality tv show that the entire nation is watching.  With one eye on the tv show and one on the murders, Norway sees them come together in an action packed resolution. A very fast-paced, enjoyable read.