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When an investigative journalist in Iceland delves into a long‑suppressed case, the line between truth and fiction blurs, driving him toward a desperate act of self‑destruct. Meanwhile, an ordinary couple returns from a house swap in the United States to find their home in disarray and their guests vanished. In a remote coastal town, four strangers huddle on a windswept rock cliff, each hiding a secret that binds them together. The novel explores how falsehoods accumulate over time and the inevitable, often brutal, reckoning that follows. Set in contemporary Iceland, the story blends suspense, psychological intrigue, and a relentless pursuit of justice.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Yrsa Sigurdardottir
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