"Norwegian by Night" is a crime thriller by Derek B. Miller that follows eighty-two-year-old Sheldon Horowitz, who moves to Oslo to live with his granddaughter after the death of his wife. Struggling with memories of his military past and the absence of family, Sheldon becomes embroiled in a violent situation when he witnesses his neighbor's murder. He escapes with her mute son, Paul, and they seek refuge in a summer cabin while being pursued by gangsters and detectives uncovering connections to war crimes. The narrative interweaves Sheldon's memories from the Korean War with his present-day challenges, highlighting themes of trauma, guilt, and the search for redemption. Miller, an American with Norwegian ties, draws on his experiences to craft a rich, evocative story that explores the complexities of memory and family.
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