Chapter 1: The Body in the Ice
* A young woman's frozen body is discovered in the remote mountains of Norway.
* Detective Inspector Roar Berg is assigned to the case and suspects foul play.
* A coroner's report reveals that the victim was pregnant and died of blunt force trauma.
Example:
Inspector Berg examines the body at the crime scene, noting the telltale signs of violence: broken bones and internal bruising. The victim's clothing suggests she was hiking alone and unprepared for the harsh conditions.
Chapter 2: The Bloodline
* Berg traces the victim's identity to Nora Silet, a renowned geneticist specializing in rare genetic disorders.
* Her research team had recently made a breakthrough in developing a genetic test for a deadly disease.
* Berg interviews Nora's colleagues and discovers a web of rivalries and jealousy within the scientific community.
Example:
Dr. Erik Holm, a colleague of Nora's, expresses bitterness towards her success and implies that she had enemies who wished her harm. Berg senses a hidden agenda beneath Holm's seemingly innocent demeanor.
Chapter 3: The Flaw
* Berg's investigation leads him to a gene bank where Nora had been working on a secret project.
* The team discovers a flaw in the genetic test that Nora was developing, potentially jeopardizing the lives of thousands of patients.
* Nora's research assistant, Mia, confides in Berg about suspicious activity within the lab.
Example:
Mia informs Berg that she witnessed an unknown person tampering with Nora's equipment on the day before her murder. She describes a shadowy figure with a distinctive tattoo.
Chapter 4: The Suspects
* Berg assembles a list of suspects, including Nora's jealous colleagues, vengeful patients, and even her estranged husband.
* He interrogates each suspect, seeking motives and alibis for the night of the murder.
* Berg also uncovers a connection between the murder and a shadowy organization intent on exploiting genetic information.
Example:
Dr. Axel Beck, a rival geneticist, admits to having a heated argument with Nora over her research. He claims to have left the lab before her disappearance but refuses to provide an alibi.
Chapter 5: The Resolution
* Berg meticulously pieces together the clues and motives, leading him to the identity of the killer.
* The culprit is revealed to be a rogue scientist who had infiltrated the gene bank and manipulated the genetic test in an attempt to profit from its failure.
* Berg confronts the killer and brings him to justice.
Example:
Berg's final confrontation with the killer occurs in a secluded cabin where the killer has been hiding out. The killer confesses his motives and threatens to flee, but Berg subdues him with a well-placed shot.
