Why? Because it is an absolutely brilliant story. It has a combination of science, mathematics and spirituality to make a thrilling plot, great direction from start to finish, an array of believable characters, entertainment value, suspense and imagination. If that does not make a bestselling book, I will eat my sand and soot-encrusted flip-flops.
On the serious side, it asks thought-provoking and earnest questions about humankind, about good and evil, love and forgiveness and life and death. It also prompts us to examine ourselves, in particular, the reason for our existence here on earth. Why are we here and where are we heading?
Additionally, this award-winning book gives scope for further exploration into the science of consciousness in relation to the metaphysical.
It has been a convincing and unforgettable read. Everyone must own a copy and everyone should read it. What more can I say? I look forward to the next book by this dynamic duo.
On the serious side, it asks thought-provoking and earnest questions about humankind, about good and evil, love and forgiveness and life and death. It also prompts us to examine ourselves, in particular, the reason for our existence here on earth. Why are we here and where are we heading?
Additionally, this award-winning book gives scope for further exploration into the science of consciousness in relation to the metaphysical.
It has been a convincing and unforgettable read. Everyone must own a copy and everyone should read it. What more can I say? I look forward to the next book by this dynamic duo.
From the blurb: There are thirty-six righteous people on earth who protect mankind. They do not know who they are, but without them, humanity will 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 Niels is afflicted with a rare phobia that means he can't leave Denmark.
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 they identify the last good man, before it is too late?
About the authors: A J Kazinski is the nom de plume of filmmaker and author Anders Ronnow Klarlund and author Jacob Weinreich.
Klarlund had his debut with the novel De hengivne (The Affectionates) in 2009. He has written and directed the film Besat (Possessed), Den attende (The Eighteenth), Strings (Strings) and Hvordan slipper vi af med de andre (How Do We Get Rid of the Others).
Weinrich graduated from the Danish School of Film as a script writer and had his debut novel published in 2001. He has written a number of books for teenagers, for example, Krybet (Vermin).
The Last Good Man is their first collaboration. Both authors live in Copenhagen.
The Last Good Man is their first collaboration. Both authors live in Copenhagen.
The Last Good Man was first published in Denmark by Politikens Forlag under the title Den sidste gode mand in 2010 and subsequently published in hardcover and audio format in the UK on 6 March 2012. It is the first part of a trilogy.
The Last Good Man is translated from the Danish into the English by the brilliant and talented Tiina Nunnally.
The introduction video by its publisher, Simon & Schuster UK:
Rating: 5/5
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