“We're not really afraid to die. We're only afraid of being forgotten. We know that we'll be forgotten, and the idea is unbearable, don't you agree? As time passes we become infrequent visitors in the minds of those left behind. The ones who clear out the house & divide up the belongings. Throw away the rubbish. And forget. If we knew that every evening someone lit a candle and sat down to think – thought about is if only for a few seconds – then we could depart this earth in peace. No-one will light a candle for me. Who would do that?”
Quote by Karin Fossum
Work
When The Devil Holds The Candle
This psychological thriller delves into the unsettling idea that evil can take hold of seemingly normal individuals, leading them down a path of moral decay and violence. The narrative examines how temptation, fear, and desperation can cause people to make choices that align with darker forces, blurring the line between victim and perpetrator. The story builds tension around the concept of the devil not as a literal entity, but as a metaphor for the corrupting influence that can seize control when one's guard is down. more
Author
Karin Fossum
Karin Fossum is a Norwegian author known for her suspense novels. Born on November 6, 1954, she has been writing since the 1990s and has won numerous Norwegian and international literary awards for her work. more
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