The Pledge

Set in a small Swiss town, 'The Pledge' revolves around the murder of a young girl and the detective, Matthäi, who promises her mother he will find the killer.

Despite a suspect's confession, Matthäi believes the real killer remains at large and becomes consumed by his quest for truth, leading to a descent into obsession and moral dilemmas.

The novel critiques traditional detective fiction by introducing elements of chance and absurdity, culminating in a haunting conclusion.