Lars Mytting’s The Night of the Scourge wraps up his Sister Bells trilogy with a moody mix of WWII resistance and Norwegian folklore. It’s set in Butangen, where Astrid Hekne fights Nazis and Kai Schweigaard, an aging priest, faces a prophecy tied to an old tapestry. The prose is crisp and haunting, blending history with a touch of the uncanny. It drags a bit in the middle, but the payoff—especially that twist with the bells—hits hard. You don’t need the first two books to enjoy it, though I’m tempted to grab them now. 4 stars—solid, atmospheric, and worth a read if you like your history with a shiver.

For not having read the first two in this series, I will immediately be going back to read them! I can only imagine how much harder this book hits. Narrator wasn’t my favorite, but that’s more of a personal preference (I prefer female narrators).

Thank you Netgalley and RBmedia for the copy of the audio book for my honest option.

The Night of the Scourge takes place during WWII over a few generations. This was a good story, but I think it was a bit too long, but it didn't loose the story in the length. The characters were well developed and I really enjoyed the ending. I think the narrator was a perfect choice.

Set in Norway during WWII we enjoy the final book in the Sister Bells trilogy. Kai is the priest at the old stave church in Butangen and is protective of the remaining sister bell and the centuries old tapestry. A strong story through several centuries that is full of depth and mystery.

Extremely well written and well narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). This novel has great characters and is well paced, as the story of the sister bells is told through time up to WWII. Some people can be good or bad but a few rise to the occasion when needed. Highly recommended.