Nikolaj Frobenius takes us deep into the mind of Henry Oliver Rinnan, Norway’s most infamous traitor, in this gripping novel of human darkness and betrayal.
Raging Light follows Rinnan’s path from humble beginnings to Gestapo leader, torturing and killing fellow Norwegians. Frobenius explores how he balanced brutality with family life and the strong women around him—his wife Klara and resistance fighter Edel Sødahl, who helped bring him down. A chilling exploration of fascism’s roots, Raging Light portrays Rinnan’s complexity without excusing his crimes, forcing readers to confront the nature of evil.
A thriller-like trajectory, with Frobenius skillfully portraying Rinnan’s descent into brutality—torture, meth use, paranoia—creating a chilling effect. The stories of his victims are deeply unsettling.
Adresseavisa
A furiously good novel about a traitor’s stain on our country. Frobenius has a documentary-like ability to capture what is often overlooked in accounts of treason.
Randaberg24
A brave novel. Frobenius shows how war, with fear and suspicion, paralyzes and affects an entire society.
Dagsavisen
Raging Light is a thought-provoking deep dive into what evil is and where it comes from. I read the book with great interest.
Erlend Loe
Raging Light is captivating, intriguing, and entirely devoid of dull moments. Even those without a specific interest in history will find enjoyment in reading.
Tine Sundal
