Synopses & Reviews
In this electrifying tale of
suspense from an international crime-writing sensation, a grisly death
exposes the dark heart of a Scandinavian seaside village. Erica Falck
returns to her tiny, remote hometown of Fjällbacka, Sweden, after her
parents' deaths only to encounter another tragedy: the suicide of her
childhood best friend, Alex. It's Erica herself who finds Alex's
body — suspended in a bathtub of frozen water, her wrists slashed. Erica
is bewildered: Why would a beautiful woman who had it all take her own
life?
Teaming up with police detective Patrik Hedström, Erica begins to
uncover shocking events from Alex's childhood. As one horrifying fact
after another comes to light, Erica and Patrik's curiosity gives way to
obsession — and their flirtation grows into uncontrollable attraction.
But it's not long before one thing becomes very clear: a deadly secret
is at stake, and there's someone out there who will do anything — even
commit murder — to protect it.
Review
"Masterful suspense....Läckberg combines her gift for intriguingly complicated plots and her
keen understanding of even the 'grotesques' who live among us. Both
erotic and terrifying. I couldn't sift the killer(s) from the suspects
although I read obsessively. An absolute must for mystery lovers!" Ann
Rule, author of In the Still of the Night
About the Author
Camilla Läckberg worked as
an economist in Stockholm until a course in creative writing triggered a
drastic career change. She is now one of the most profitable native
authors in Swedish history. Her novels have sold worldwide in
thirty-five countries. She lives with her husband and children in a
quaint suburb of Stockholm.