This was a decent thriller , first in a trilogy, set in Denmark and across the Nordic countries and it includes a very nifty addition! At the start of each chapter there are GPS co-ordinates of the location in which the events are unfolding, which you can view on Google Earth. The link to these is also available on the authors website for audiobook listeners. As someone, who will look up on places online when reading a book, I was thrilled with this addition!!
The book has an explosive start and shoots off from this highly dramatic opener twisting and turning in a very page turning fashion, I had to suspend belief a couple of times and the pacing was a little uneven as the book progressed but there was lots to enjoy in this one ( I especially enjoyed the mythology element) and I am looking forward to the next installment.

3 stars.

I recently picked up the book Countdown and I couldn't have been more disappointed. The story was incredibly dull and seemed to drag on forever. I found myself struggling to get through even just a few pages at a time because it was so slow-paced. The characters were one-dimensional, the plot was predictable, and there was little to no excitement or suspense to keep me engaged. I ultimately couldn't bring myself to finish the book because I simply lost interest. Save yourself some time and energy and skip this one - there are plenty of better books out there worth your attention.

I'm trying to remember this book because I tried to get it put on Goodreads but it wasn't put on when I read it. That's four books ago. What I can remember is the story of a man committing suicide in a park after sitting down by a mother and child and saying "forgive me". It revolves around this incident, the whole story. It's about attacking the royal family and destroying them on their yacht. When all the characters in the story have foiled this plot they meet their royal majesties. It's much more involved than this but Johan takes you there through his plotting with the story and it was a really good read. Remember the man in the story that commits suicide, it's key.

I've read it a second time and it's changed by continuing on into a second and third book the ending is really different.

Countdown: Conspiracy Across Centuries is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that blends international intrigue with ancient mysteries. Ottosen crafts a tense ride, filled with conspiracy and high stakes, making for a gripping start to the Mirrin Bank Trilogy.