Death and detection . . . the perfect mix. The TimesAn excellent page turner . . . the best so far. 5 reader reviewNordic noir at its best. PeopleAs the spring warmth melts the ice, divers search the wreckage at the bottom of the ngermanland River but the murdered man they recover was put there much more recently than the historic artefacts they were seeking. Local Detective Eira Sjdin, newly pregnant and not talking about it, is proud to be put in charge of the investigation until she discovers the mans identity, and the evidence begins to point towards her own family. As Eira works to piece together the truth from the longburied evidence and her mothers fragmented memories, she isnt sure she is prepared for the revelations this truth might unleash.Readers love Tove AlsterdalA brilliant story with a very likeable police detective as the focus of all the twists and turns. 5 reader reviewSuperb. An intricate story which felt very personal. 5 reader reviewTwists and turns and dead ends galore! 5 reader reviewI flipping loved it. 5 reader reviewPraise for the High Coast series Dark, disturbing, evocative, and clever. Chris WhitakerStrong characters, a great sense of place and plot twists galore. Sunday Times Crime ClubAtmospheric, immersive and utterly compelling. M. W. CravenWhat a terrific twisting rollercoaster of a thriller. Peter JamesA tantalising mystery, executed with perfection . . . Tove Alsterdal writes with such intelligence and finesse. Thomas Enger

Binding: Paperback;400 pages; Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd; Classification: FF; Weight: 446 g; Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25

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