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Patrik Hedström, Sweden’s seasoned police officer, is drawn into a chilling investigation when a string of suspicious deaths points to a potential serial killer. The case leads him to Fjallbacka, a remote area shrouded in dark forests and haunted by the disappearance of two children many years before.
As Hedström digs deeper, he must navigate clues that blur the lines between past trauma and present danger, relying on his experience and the support of fellow officers to uncover the truth and protect the community.
With the stakes high and the mystery deepening, Hedström’s determination is tested as he confronts the terrifying possibility that the killer’s next target could be very close to home.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Camilla Läckberg
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