James Thompson Boeken

Kaamos : de periode vlak voor Kerst, de meest sombere tijd van het jaar in Fins Lapland. De niet-aflatende duisternis en extreme kou boven de Noordpool zorgen ervoor dat iedereen een beetje buiten zichzelf raakt... misschien wel net genoeg om een moord te plegen. Een knappe Somalische immigrante wordt dood gevonden midden in een besneeuwd veld, haar lichaam is op gruwelijke wijze verminkt en er staat een racistische spreuk in haar borst gekerfd. Aan het hoofd van het onderzoek staat Kari Vaara, hoofdinspecteur van het plaatselijke politiekorps. Vaara, eens een gelauwerd agent in de grote stad, heeft zich teruggetrokken in zijn geboortedorp om oude wonden te laten helen, maar ziet zich nu voor de zware taak geplaatst om zonder hulp van buitenaf deze zaak op te lossen.

Inspector Kari Vaara of Helsinki is thrown into a case that sees a beautiful young woman murdered in an apparent sadomasochistic attack... But his investigation leads to him coming up against a wall of silence that implicates the very highest levels of power.

Inspector Vaara returns to navigate a chilling new mystery set in the Nordic landscape, blending suspense with intricate character development. As he confronts dark secrets and complex relationships, the narrative explores themes of morality and justice, all while immersing readers in the stark beauty of the region. Thompson's signature style promises a gripping tale filled with unexpected twists and a deep psychological exploration of its characters.

Inspector Kari Vaara, recovering from brain surgery, is back to doing police work—under circumstances most cops only dream of. Reporting directly to the national chief of police, Kari and his partners Milo and Sulo have been granted secrecy and autonomy for their new black-ops unit, and plenty of cash to work with, including whatever they can steal from Helsinki’s mobsters. But Kari's team is too good, and their actions have unintended consequences...The president of Finland wants the team on a new case: the vicious assassination of a prominent immigrants' rights activist. Against a backdrop of simmering hatred spreading across the country, Kari must solve a case that involves the kidnapping of a billionaire’s children, a Faustian bargain with a former French Legionnaire—and his own wife.

Sacrifice is a part of life, the art of obedience must be learned and put into practice out of love for God

Exploring the concept of care in artistic practices, this book highlights the interactions of artists, directors, dancers, and facilitators as forms of care. It advocates for recognizing the significance of aesthetically caring relationships in various life aspects, emphasizing the contributions of carer artists and artist carers. Through this lens, it argues for the necessity of valuing and supporting these connections, ultimately reshaping our understanding of art and care in society.

A great special educator is an expert problem-solver.