The Right Man

Thriller | 280 p.

The Right Man


A multi-faceted new thriller by one of the greatest Dutch talents of the genre: how far can the path of revenge take you?

Oscar is a lawyer of a certain age who lives on his own. He is single, has few friends and when he is not at work, he plays online games. He is a functioning cog in society, but there is not much more to his life.

Oscar carries with him the heavy burden of the loss of his son, a personal tragedy that happened over twenty years ago. Because he knows who is responsible, he has never been able to accept his son’s death. Since that disastrous day, his life has revolved around one thing only: revenge.

When Oscar accepts a new case, he suddenly sees possibilities to exact vengeance on the man who destroyed his life. He is determined to face this new challenge, even though it seems impossible and goes well beyond the boundaries of the law.

The Right Man is more than a stunning thriller; it is a beautifully layered novel about friendship, grief and the choice between resistance or acceptance.


Good to Know

    • Winner of the Schaduwprijs and the Hebban Thriller Debut Award
    • Nominated for De Gouden Strop