The Snowman ( PDFDrive )

‘Not by plane, of course. You knew that Gardemoen would be under surveillance. My guess is that
you planted the phone in Oslo Central Station well before the train was due to depart, crossed over
to the bus terminal and caught an early bus west. I would guess you split the journey into various
legs. Kept changing buses.’
‘The Notodden express,’ Katrine said. ‘The Bergen bus from there. Got off in Voss and bought
clothes. Bus to Ytre Arna. Local bus from there to Bergen. Paid a fisherman at Zacharias wharf to
bring me here. Not bad guesswork, Harry.’
‘It wasn’t so difficult. We’re pretty similar, you and me.’
Katrine tilted her head. ‘If you were so sure why did you come alone?’
‘I’m not alone. Müller-Nilsen and his people are on their way by boat now.’
Katrine laughed. Harry shifted his hand closer to his jacket pocket.
‘I agree we’re similar, Harry. But when it comes to lying, I’m better than you.’
Harry swallowed. His hand was cold. Fingers had to obey. ‘Yes, I’m sure that comes easier to you,’
Harry said. ‘Like murder.’
‘Oh? You look as if you could murder me now. Your hand is getting alarmingly close to your jacket
pocket. Stand up and remove your jacket. Slowly. And throw it here.’
Harry swore inwardly, but did as she said. His coat landed on the deck in front of Katrine with a
thud. Without taking her eyes off Harry, she grabbed it and slung it overboard.
‘It was time you got yourself a new one anyway,’ she said.
‘Mm,’ Harry said. ‘You mean one to match the carrot in the middle of my face?’
Katrine blinked twice and Harry saw what appeared to be confusion in her eyes.
‘Listen, Katrine. I’ve come here to help you. You need help. You’re sick, Katrine. It was the illness
that made you kill them.’
Katrine had started to shake her head slowly. She pointed to land.
‘I’ve been sitting in the boathouse for two hours waiting for you, Harry. Because I knew you would
come. I’ve studied you, Harry. You always find what you’re looking for. That was why I chose
you.’
‘Chose me?’
‘Chose you. To find the Snowman for me. That was why I sent you the letter.’
‘Why couldn’t you find the Snowman yourself? You didn’t exactly have to go far.’
She shook her head. ‘I’ve tried, Harry. I’ve tried for many years. I knew I wouldn’t be able to do it
on my own. It had to be you. You’re the only person who’s succeeded in catching a serial killer. I
needed Harry Hole.’ She gave a sad smile. ‘A last question, Harry. How did you twig that I had