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For the first time in English, the second psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla LäckbergIn the fishing community of Fjallbacka, life is remote, peaceful – and for some, tragically short.Foul play was always suspected in the disappearance twenty years ago of two young holidaymakers in the area. Now a young boy out playing has confirmed this grim truth. Their remains, discovered with those of a fresh victim, send the town into shock.Local detective Patrik Hedstrom, expecting a baby with his girlfriend Erica, can only imagine what it is like to lose a child. When a second young girl goes missing, Hedstrom''s attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan of misfits, relgious fanatics and criminals. The suspect list is long but time is short – which of this family''s dark secrets will provide the vital clue?

For the first time in English, the third psychological thriller from No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Läckberg.The remote resort of Fjällbacka has seen its share of tragedy, though perhaps none worse than that of the little girl found in a fisherman''s net. But this was no accidental drowning…Local detective Patrik Hedström has just become a father. It is his grim task to discover who could be behind the murder of a child both he and his partner Erica knew well.What he does not know is how the case will reach into the dark heart of Fjällbacka and tear aside its idyllic façade, perhaps forever.

To avoid disappointment, please note this book is now published under the title THE STRANGER. Swedish crime sensation and No. 1 international bestseller, Camilla Lackberg’s fourth psychological thriller – for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo NesboA woman is found dead, apparently the victim of a tragic car crash. It’s the first in a spate of seemingly inexplicable accidents in Tanumshede and marks the end of a quiet winter for detective Patrik Hedström and his colleagues.At the same time a reality TV show is being shot in the town. As cameras shadow the stars’ every move, relations with the locals are strained to breaking point. When a drunken party ends with a particularly unpopular contestant’s murder, the cast and crew are obvious suspects. Could there be a killer in their midst?As the country tunes in, the bodies mount up. Under the intense glare of the media spotlight, Patrik faces his toughest investigation yet…

Worldwide bestseller Camilla Lackberg weaves together another brilliant contemporary psychological thriller with the chilling struggle of a young woman facing the darkest chapter of Europe''s past…Crime writer Erica Falck is shocked to discover an old Nazi medal among her late mother''s belongings. Inspired to dig deep into her past, she visits a retired history teacher for answers. Two days later, he’s dead.Detective Patrik Hedström is on paternity leave. But his wife’s enquiries appear to have set off a chain of murders and he’s finding it hard to keep out of the investigation.A terrible secret from the darkest days of World War II is coming to light – and their families’ histories are right at the heart of it.

Swedish crime sensation and No. 1 international bestseller, Camilla Lackberg’s new psychological thriller – for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo NesboChristian Thydell’s dream has come true: his debut novel, The Mermaid, is published to rave reviews. So why is he as distant and unhappy as ever?When crime writer Erica Falck discovers that Christian has been receiving anonymous threats, she investigates not just the messages but also the author’s mysterious past…Meanwhile, one of Christian’s closest friends is missing. Erica’s husband, Detective Patrik Hedström, has his worst suspicions confirmed as the mind-games aimed at Christian and those around him become a disturbing reality.But, with the victims themselves concealing evidence, the investigation is going nowhere. Is their silence driven by fear or guilt? And what is the secret they would rather die to protect than live to see revealed?

No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg’s new psychological thriller – irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.Detective Patrik Hedstrom is no stranger to tragedy. A murder case concerning Fjallbacka’s dead financial director, Mats Sverin, is a grim but useful distraction from his recent family misfortunes.It seems Mats was a man who everybody liked yet nobody really knew – a man with something to hide…His high school sweetheart, Nathalie, has just returned to the area with her five-year-old son – could she shed light on who Mats really was?However, Nathalie has her own secret. If it’s discovered, she will lose her only child. As the investigation stalls, the police have many questions. But there is only one that matters.Is there anything a mother would not do to protect her child?

No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg’s new psychological thriller featuring Detective Patrick Hedstrom and Erica Falck – irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE PASTEaster 1974. A family vanishes from their home on an idyllic island off the Swedish coast. They have left everything behind – including their one-year-old daughter, Ebba.Now, years later, Ebba has returned to the island. She and her husband have suffered the loss of their only child and are looking to make a fresh start. But within days, their house is the target of an arson attack.YOU CANNOT ESCAPE THE FUTUREDetective Patrik Hedstrom takes on the investigation, aided by his wife, crime writer Erica Falck, who has always been fascinated by the mystery of Ebba’s abandonment and the family’s tragic history.When dried blood is found under the floorboards of the old house, it seems that the cold case involving the missing family is about to be brought back to life. And soon, Patrik and Erica are consumed by the hunt for a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried…

No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg’s new psychological thriller featuring Detective Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck – irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.SEE NO EVILIt’s January in the peaceful seaside resort of Fjällbacka. A semi-naked girl wanders through the woods in freezing cold weather. When she finally reaches the road, a car comes out of nowhere. It doesn’t manage to stop.HEAR NO EVILThe victim, a girl who went missing four months ago, has been subjected to unimaginably brutal treatment – and Detective Patrik Hedström suspects this is just the start.SPEAK NO EVILThe police soon discover that three other girls are missing from nearby towns, but there are no fresh leads. And when Patrik’s wife stumbles across a link to an old murder case, the detective is forced to see his investigation in a whole new light.

No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg’s new psychological thriller featuring Detective Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck – irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.A missing childWhen a four-year-old girl disappears in the woods outside Fjällbacka, people are horror-struck. Thirty years ago, a child went missing from the same spot, and was later discovered, murdered.A murderBack then, two teenage girls were found guilty of the killing. Could one of them be the culprit this time? Detective Patrik Hedström starts investigating, with his wife, bestselling crime writer Erica Falck, by his side.A community torn apartBut as Patrik and Erica dig deeper, it seems that everyone in the tight-knit community is hiding something. And soon, the residents must confront the fact that there could be a murderer in their midst…

The gripping psychological thriller debut of No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Läckberg.‘Heart-stopping and heart-warming, The Ice Princess is a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing’ Val McDermid*One of TIME’s best mystery and thriller books of all time*Returning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy. The death of her childhood friend, Alex, is just the beginning. Her wrists slashed, her body frozen in an ice-cold bath, it seems, at first, that she has taken her own life.Erica conceives a memoir about the beautiful but remote Alex, one that will help to overcome her writer''s block as well as answer questions about their own past. While her interest grows to an obsession, local detective Patrik Hedstrom is following his own suspicions about the case. But it is only when they start working together that the truth begins to emerge about this small town with a deeply disturbing past…

THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.Four unmissable stories set in the Swedish fishing village of Fjallbacka and told in Camilla Lackberg''s distinctive voice.THE SCENT OF ALMONDSA snowstorm traps a family in a hotel on a tiny island off Fjallbacka – and then a body is discovered in the library.AN ELEGANT DEATHTwo sisters witness a murder in a fashion boutique.DREAMING OF ELISABETHMalin is trapped on a boat with a man she is beginning to fear…THE WIDOWS'' CAFEMarianne is serving up a dangerous concoction at the Widows'' Cafe.Showcasing Camilla''s acclaimed talent for combining heart-stopping plots with heart-warming characters, this collection of tales will thrill and delight in equal measure.

‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness’ No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Karin SlaughterA woman who has everything…People would kill to have Faye Adelheim’s life. She lives in a beautiful apartment, she has a gorgeous husband who gives her everything she’s ever wanted, and she has an adorable daughter who lights up her world.Or does she?So how is it, then, that Faye now finds herself in a police station?The truth is about to come out…The truth is that Faye’s life is far from what it seems. And now she’s been caught out. There’s no way she’s going down without a fight. The only question is – who will escape with their life?Camilla Lackberg’s books have sold over 28 million copies worldwide!‘The queen of Swedish noir’iNews‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime’ Financial Times‘Smart, unflinching… [a] novel of female empowerment and triumph over the patriarchy’New York Times Book Review‘A fast-paced psychological thriller about betrayal, sex, money, and a scorned wife’s revenge à la Gone Girl’ Buzzfeed‘Insightful, addictive – and twisted!’In Touch‘A sexy, deliciously dark journey’Los Angeles Times‘A twisty tale set squarely inside the world of the very rich and very fabulous’ Glamour US‘Sexy… exquisite… scorching’Publishers Weekly ‘An extremely satisfying thriller from the ever-compelling Camilla Läckberg… One of the most twisted and triumphant revenge thrillers I’ve ever come across’ CrimeReads‘A chilling, timely read sure to thrill her international legion of fans!’ Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions On The 7:45

A gripping new novel from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla LackbergOne woman…Faye Adelheim seems to have it all. The head of a global business, she lives in a beautiful villa in Italy with her daughter. But in reality, her life is far from perfect.One man…Faye’s ex-husband went to prison for murder. And now, he has escaped, with one thing on his mind. Revenge.One fight for survival…Faye will do anything to keep her family safe. But this will be the toughest battle of her life. And not everyone will live to tell the tale.Praise for Camilla Lackberg‘A sexy, sensational novel’ No.1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter‘Heart-stopping’ No.1 bestselling author Val McDermid‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun‘Pacy…with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times

Detective Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck are back, in an irresistible Scandi crime thriller for fans of Jo Nesbo and Lars Kepler.A community torn apartAs a heavy mist rolls into the Swedish coastal town of Fjällbacka, shocking violence shakes the small community to its core. Rolf Stenklo, a famous photographer, is found murdered in his gallery. Two days later, a brutal tragedy on a private island leaves the prestigious Bauer family devastated.A town full of secretsWith his boss acting strangely, Detective Patrik Hedström is left to lead the investigation. Tensions rise threatening cracks in the team of officers at Tanumshede police station and pressure mounts as the press demand answers.A reckoning in bloodIn pursuit of inspiration for her next true-crime book, Patrik’s wife Erica Falck leaves behind their three children and travels to Stockholm to research the unsolved decades-old murder of a figure from Rolf’s past. As Erica searches for the truth, she realizes that her mystery is connected to Patrik’s case. These threads from the past are woven into the present and old sins leave behind long shadows.

An incredible new thriller you won’t want to put down!A shocking murder…It’s a case unlike anything detective Mina Dabiri has seen before. A woman trapped inside a magician’s box, with swords pierced through. But this time, it’s not a magic trick. It’s murder.A case which twists and turns…Knowing she has a terrifying killer on her hands, Mina enlists the help of celebrity mentalist, Vincent Walder. Only he can give her an insight into the secret world of magic and illusions.A ticking clock to stop a serial killer…Mina and Vincent soon discover that the murder victim has the roman numeral III engraved on her leg. The killer is counting down. There are going to be three more murders. And time is running out to stop them.

A thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last!A kidnapped child…A young boy is snatched in broad daylight outside his Stockholm nursery. He has vanished without a trace.A race against time…Detective Mina Dabiri calls on her close friend Vincent to help with the investigation. As they uncover links to other missing children, it becomes clear they are up against the clock.A world full of secrets…Then Mina and Vincent find themselves caught up in a mysterious cult with terrifying motives. Can they stop them before it’s too late?

The epic conclusion to Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus'' pulse-racing Swedish crime thriller trilogy''Hello Niklas Sockenberg. We hope you have been satisfied with our services during this time, which has now reached its end. You have 14 days, 1 hour and 12 minutes left to live''A deadly threatOn Christmas Eve, Sweden’s Minister of Justice receives an ominous call. An automated voice tells him has just fourteen days to live.A gruesome discoveryThe same day, a human skeleton is found in the Stockholm subway, belonging to a high-ranking financier. With the team grieving the loss of one of their own, Police inspector Mina Dabiri calls in mentalist Vincent Walder to help with the case.A race to find a killerWhen another pile of bones is found underground, the team is put to the test – what is going on in the tunnels deep under Stockholm? And can they uncover who is threatening the minister, before his time runs out?Readers love MIRAGE''Scandi detective fiction at its best''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A five-star read … highly original, completely absorbing, interesting and entertaining''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This is another excellent book in the Mina and Vincent series''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Definitely one of the best crime thrillers I have ever read!!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two gripping novellas from the No.1 international bestselling authorWomen Without MercyIngrid gave up her career to support her husband. Now he’s having an affair.Birgitta is avoiding the doctor. No one can see the bruises her husband leaves.Victoria left Russia to marry a man she met online. But he is nothing like she imagined.Maybe the only way out is to commit three perfect murders…Truth or DareBest friends Liv, Martina, Max and Anton are spending New Year’s Eve together.But each of them is keeping a terrible secret.When a game of truth or dare takes a dark turn, the shocking truth emerges.Not everyone will live to see the chime of midnight…To avoid disappointment, please note that these two novellas have been previously published separately

An incredible new thriller you won’t want to put down!A shocking murder…It’s a case unlike anything detective Mina Dabiri has seen before. A woman trapped inside a magician’s box, with swords pierced through. But this time, it’s not a magic trick. It’s murder.A case which twists and turns…Knowing she has a terrifying killer on her hands, Mina enlists the help of celebrity mentalist, Vincent Walder. Only he can give her an insight into the secret world of magic and illusions.A ticking clock to stop a serial killer…Mina and Vincent soon discover that the murder victim has the roman numeral III engraved on her leg. The killer is counting down. There are going to be three more murders. And time is running out to stop them.

Two gripping novellas from the No.1 international bestselling authorWomen Without MercyIngrid gave up her career to support her husband. Now he’s having an affair.Birgitta is avoiding the doctor. No one can see the bruises her husband leaves.Victoria left Russia to marry a man she met online. But he is nothing like she imagined.Maybe the only way out is to commit three perfect murders…Truth or DareBest friends Liv, Martina, Max and Anton are spending New Year’s Eve together.But each of them is keeping a terrible secret.When a game of truth or dare takes a dark turn, the shocking truth emerges.Not everyone will live to see the chime of midnight…To avoid disappointment, please note that these two novellas have been previously published separately

A thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last!A kidnapped child…A young boy is snatched in broad daylight outside his Stockholm nursery. He has vanished without a trace.A race against time…Detective Mina Dabiri calls on her close friend Vincent to help with the investigation. As they uncover links to other missing children, it becomes clear they are up against the clock.A world full of secrets…Then Mina and Vincent find themselves caught up in a mysterious cult with terrifying motives. Can they stop them before it’s too late?

Detective Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck are back, in an irresistible Scandi crime thriller for fans of Jo Nesbo and Lars Kepler.A community torn apartAs a heavy mist rolls into the Swedish coastal town of Fjällbacka, shocking violence shakes the small community to its core. Rolf Stenklo, a famous photographer, is found murdered in his gallery. Two days later, a brutal tragedy on a private island leaves the prestigious Bauer family devastated.A town full of secretsWith his boss acting strangely, Detective Patrik Hedström is left to lead the investigation. Tensions rise threatening cracks in the team of officers at Tanumshede police station and pressure mounts as the press demand answers.A reckoning in bloodIn pursuit of inspiration for her next true-crime book, Patrik’s wife Erica Falck leaves behind their three children and travels to Stockholm to research the unsolved decades-old murder of a figure from Rolf’s past. As Erica searches for the truth, she realizes that her mystery is connected to Patrik’s case. These threads from the past are woven into the present and old sins leave behind long shadows.

The epic conclusion to Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus'' pulse-racing Swedish crime thriller trilogy''Hello Niklas Sockenberg. We hope you have been satisfied with our services during this time, which has now reached its end. You have 14 days, 1 hour and 12 minutes left to live''A deadly threatOn Christmas Eve, Sweden’s Minister of Justice receives an ominous call. An automated voice tells him has just fourteen days to live.A gruesome discoveryThe same day, a human skeleton is found in the Stockholm subway, belonging to a high-ranking financier. With the team grieving the loss of one of their own, Police inspector Mina Dabiri calls in mentalist Vincent Walder to help with the case.A race to find a killerWhen another pile of bones is found underground, the team is put to the test – what is going on in the tunnels deep under Stockholm? And can they uncover who is threatening the minister, before his time runs out?Readers love MIRAGE''Scandi detective fiction at its best''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A five-star read … highly original, completely absorbing, interesting and entertaining''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This is another excellent book in the Mina and Vincent series''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Definitely one of the best crime thrillers I have ever read!!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eine düstere Welt von Illusion und Täuschung, rätselhafte Morde und ein faszinierendes Ermittler-Duo: »Schwarzlicht« ist der Auftakt der außergewöhnlichen Krimi-Trilogie von Bestseller-Autorin Camilla Läckberg und Mentalist Henrik Fexeus aus Schweden.Wer ermordet eine Frau, indem er sie in eine Kiste sperrt und mit mehreren Schwertern durchbohrt? Weil der Fall an einen grausam missglückten Zaubertrick erinnert, zieht die Stockholmer Kommissarin Mina Dabiri den Profiler Vincent Walder hinzu, der selbst als Mentalist auftritt. Doch wie Mina kommt auch Vincent mit Menschen nicht sonderlich gut zurecht. Erst als eine weitere Leiche auftaucht und Vincent einen Code entschlüsselt, der auf einen Countdown hindeutet, beginnen Mina und er einander zu vertrauen – und die beiden müssen feststellen, dass ihre eigenen dunklen Geheimnisse im Zentrum des Falls stehen.In der Krimi-Reihe »Die Dabiri-Walder-Trilogie« dreht sich alles um psychologische Untiefen, Rätsel, Codes und Illusionen. Die schwedischen Autoren Camilla Läckberg und Henrik Fexeus garantieren düstere skandinavische Spannung auf höchstem Niveau.

Raffinierter Nervenkitzel aus Skandinavien um ein mörderisches Schachspiel gegen eine Sekte»Finsternebel«, der 2. Teil der soghaft-düsteren schwedischen Krimi-Trilogie um Kommissarin Mina Dabiri und Mentalist und Profiler Vincent Walder, ist ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um ein vertracktes Rätsel zu lösen und das Leben eines Kindes zu retten.Stockholm wird von einer Hitzewelle heimgesucht. Mitten in dieser brütenden Sommerzeit verschwindet ein kleiner Junge aus einer Vorschule in Södermalm. Unter Hochdruck ermitteln die Stockholmer Kommissarin Mina Dabiri und ihr Team. Als Mina auf weitere Fälle von Kindesentführungen stößt, ahnt sie, dass etwas Größeres, Dunkles im Gange ist.Da jede Spur in eine Sackgasse zu führen scheint, wendet sich Mina erneut an den genialen Mentalisten und Profiler Vincent Walder. Nur gemeinsam kann es dem ungewöhnlichen Duo gelingen, das Rätsel hinter den Fällen zu entschlüsseln. Doch die Uhr tickt … Gelingt es den beiden, dem Grauen rechtzeitig ein Ende zu setzen?Die hochspannende skandinavische Thriller-Trilogie von Spiegel-Bestsellerautorin Camilla Läckberg und Mentalist Henrik Fexeus – beängstigend, fesselnd und abgründig.Mit der »Dabiri-Walder-Trilogie« haben Camille Läckberg und Henrik Fexeus außergewöhnliche skandinavische Spannung geschaffen: Ein faszinierendes Ermittler-Duo mit Ecken und Kanten trifft auf menschliche Abgründe und trickreiche Rätsel und Codes.»Läckberg und Fexeus nutzen alle Mittel, um mit den Schrecken des Geschehens zu spielen und den Leser in seinen Bann zu ziehen. Es fällt schwer, sich von dieser packenden Geschichte loszureißen.« Frankfurter Rundschau Online Die Dabiri-Walder-Trilogie ist in folgender Reihenfolge erschienen:- Schwarzlicht- Finsternebel- Nachtwasser

Das fulminante Finale der soghaft-düsteren skandinavischen Krimi-Trilogie der Bestseller-Autoren Camilla Läckberg und Henrik Fexeus!Der schwedische Justizminister wird bedroht. Zur selben Zeit wird in den Stockholmer U-Bahn-Tunneln ein Haufen menschlicher Knochen gefunden. Das Skelett gehört einem hochrangigen Finanzier. Mina Dabiri und ihr Team beginnen nach Zusammenhängen zu suchen und ziehen den Mentalisten Vincent Walder zur Hilfe. Die Uhr tickt. Doch für Vincent, der mit Bedrohungen gegen seine Familie zu kämpfen hat, macht es den Anschein, als würde die ganze Welt auf ihn zurasen. Durch einen weiteren Knochenfund in den U-Bahn-Tunneln wird das Team endgültig auf die Probe gestellt - was geht in den Tiefen Stockholms vor sich? Und wer ist hinter dem Minister her? Für Mina und Vincent beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit … Der dritte Band der erfolgreichen schwedischen Krimi-Trilogie - komplex, düster und nervenaufreibend! Ein unaufhaltbarer Countdown, Knochenfunde in den Tunneln der Stockholmer U-Bahn und unfassbare psychologische Abgründe - Camilla Läckberg und Henrik Fexeus garantieren fesselnde skandinavische Spannung aufhöchstem Niveau!Mit einer Gesamtauflage über 30 Millionen Exemplare ist Camilla Läckberg die Königin des schwedischen Kriminalromans. Henrik Fexeus ist Psychologie-Experte und selbst schon als "Mentalist" aufgetreten.Die Dabiri-Walder-Trilogie ist in folgender Reihenfolge erschienen:- Schwarzlicht- Finsternebel- Nachtwasser

Das Dorf Fjällbacka ist alarmiert: Der pensionierte Geschichtslehrer Erik Frankel wurde ermordet. Der beliebte alte Mann war ein angesehener Spezialist für die NS-Zeit. Die Ermittlungen der schwedischen Polizei konzentrieren sich auf Neonazikreise. Doch Erica Falck vermutet das Motiv in Frankels Vergangenheit. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Mutter hatte er den Widerstand gegen die deutschen Besatzer unterstützt. Dunkle Jahre, über die Ericas Mutter nie gesprochen hat. Für Erica ist es an der Zeit, das große Geheimnis ihrer Mutter zu ergründen. Damit gerät sie ins Visier des Mörders.

Patrik Hedström und seine neue Kollegin, Hanna Kruse, haben kaum Zeit, sich kennenzulernen, schon werden sie zu ihrem ersten Einsatz gerufen. Ein Wagen ist in der Nähe von Tanumshede von der Straße abgekommen, die Fahrerin wird tot aufgefunden. War es Mord? Mitten in die hektischen Ermittlungen platzt die Nachricht eines weiteren Mordes. Die Leiche einer Teilnehmerin der Reality Show Fucking Tanum wurde in einem Müllcontainer entdeckt. Patrik und Hanna stoßen auf anonyme Drohungen, Tagebücher und ungeklärte Morde in ganz Schweden. Und auf ein verbindendes Indiz: Bei allen Opfern wurde eine Seite aus Hänsel und Gretel gefunden. Ein Wettlauf mit dem Serienkiller beginnt.Entdecken Sie auch das Hörbuch zu diesem Titel!

Ein Strauß weißer Lilien, ein Umschlag. Christian Thydell, der beliebte Bibliothekar von Fjällbacka, wird bedroht. »Sie ist immer bei Dir. Und Dein Tod ist nah«, heißt es in dem Brief. Nachts dringt jemand in sein Haus ein und beschmiert seine beiden Kinder mit blutroter Farbe. Die Situation eskaliert, als  Christians Freund Magnus tot im Meer gefunden wird. Kommissar Patrik Hedström vermutet ein Familiendrama und beginnt in der Vergangenheit zu graben. Doch erst seine Frau, die Schriftstellerin Erica Falck, entdeckt eine ganz andere Spur.