In his riveting debut novel, Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget, Steinar Kruse brings readers on a thrilling journey through mystery, tragedy, and the strength of the human spirit. Seamlessly blending suspense with poignant storytelling, Kruse’s novel is already being praised as “a true page-turner” by Marisa on Goodreads.
On August 15, 1965, Nils Henrik Ellefsrud’s life takes a devastating turn when two police officers arrive at his door with unimaginable news: his cabin on Patricia Lake in Alberta, Canada, has exploded and burned down. Two people are missing, and the only survivor is his young daughter, TJ. Sitting by her hospital bed, Nils struggles to grapple with the uncertainty surrounding his wife’s fate and the whereabouts of TJ’s nine-year-old twin brother.
As he oscillates between harsh reality and memories of his adventurous past, Nils recalls his youthful dreams, travels to America, and a strange conversation he overheard in New York. His relentless search for the truth leads him down a dark path where connections emerge between his past and the tragedy that shattered his family. But will Nils uncover the answers he seeks in time?
Kruse’s expertise in crafting evocative settings shines through, drawing readers into the majestic yet treacherous landscapes of the Yukon Territories and beyond. A seasoned Chief Engineer in the merchant marine industry, Kruse has spent over forty-four years traversing the globe on some of the world’s largest cruise ships. Inspired by his own adventurous spirit and fascination with the Yukon, Kruse has crafted a novel that delivers intrigue, emotional depth, and unexpected twists.
With its masterful pacing and heart-stopping revelations, Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget will grip readers from the first page to the last.
Don’t miss out on this gripping, page-turning crime thriller that will keep you hooked until the very last word! Get your copy of Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget today. Available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Dive into a story of mystery, tragedy, and resilience that readers are calling a true page-turner!
About the Author
Steinar Kruse is an accomplished author and seasoned Chief Engineer with over forty-four years of experience in the merchant marine industry, working on some of the world’s largest cruise ships. During his extensive travels, he developed a passion for reading and storytelling, using literature as a means to channel his adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world. A natural-born explorer, Kruse has always been drawn to tales of resilience and discovery, particularly those set in the rugged Yukon Territories, a place he visited firsthand to fuel his imagination and deepen his understanding of its history and allure.
Kruse’s debut novel, Ashes to Strength: Criminals Never Forget, showcases his ability to blend gripping narratives with rich, evocative settings, drawing readers into a world of tragedy, mystery, and the unyielding human spirit. With a talent for weaving suspenseful, emotionally compelling stories, he has quickly gained recognition among fans of crime and adventure fiction. When he’s not writing, Kruse enjoys immersing himself in new cultures, learning, and uncovering hidden stories from the places he visits.
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