A house fire. A suspicious death. A case more sinister than anyone imagined.
When a young man dies in a mysterious fire in the small Icelandic town of Akranes, Detective Elma and her team soon uncover the truth—it was no accident. As they sift through multiple suspects and disturbing online searches, they realize they may be investigating not one murder, but two.
Months earlier, a Dutch au pair arrived in Iceland seeking a fresh start, only to find herself trapped in a family with dark secrets of their own. As the threads of both cases intertwine, Elma must navigate a deadly maze of lies, danger, and hidden pasts—before she becomes the next victim.
Winner of the CWA John Creasey Dagger, this chilling Nordic Noir thriller is perfect for fans of Ragnar Jónasson and Shari Lapena.
