Chapter 13 - Monday. Touch.

An unnamed narrator fixates on television images and a five-pointed star, then studies a five-road intersection and heads toward a red-brick building, hinting at a planned act. He frames his intent as a private language of time and readiness.

At 9 a.m., Møller convenes a task force. He presents Camilla Loen’s severed index finger and a mailed severed middle finger identified as Lisbeth Barli’s, plus matching red, star-shaped diamonds linking the cases. Beate Lønn details the fingerprint match and diamond-tracing efforts; a De Beers expert is flying in. Magnus Skarre questions the “nightmare” label, and Harry Hole argues the danger of a killer with an unknowable motive. Tom Waaler backs Harry and orders the juniors to listen. The team will pursue both a routine investigation and a potential serial case; only Møller speaks to the press.

At a rehearsal, producer Wilhelm Barli watches Eliza Doolittle—played by Toya, Lisbeth’s sister—and breaks down. Harry informs Wilhelm that Lisbeth’s finger was mailed to the police. Wilhelm, fearing harm all along, begs Harry to find and punish the perpetrator.

Exhausted and craving alcohol, Harry nearly reaches for a hidden bottle before Oleg unexpectedly arrives with Tom Waaler. Oleg insists Harry come home. Harry takes Oleg back to Rakel, who is furious he traveled alone but relieved he’s safe.

In Rakel’s garden, financial strain and a possible house sale surface. Harry asks if quitting the police would help; Rakel says the problem is Harry himself, not his job, and asks him to leave. Harry urges her not to sell and rushes for the 5 p.m. meeting.

The chapter closes with the narrator entering a building’s cellar, declaring himself invisible and ready, reinforcing imminent danger.