The Shadow of the Northern Lights

As the Christmas spirit envelops the west coast of Iceland, a mysterious corpse is discovered in a fish farm pond, spurring Detective Hildur Rúnarsdóttir and her assistant, Jakob Johanson, into action. Their investigation quickly escalates when two more bodies are found, turning the quiet community upside down. While Hildur grapples with thoughts of her missing sister, Jakob faces a tense journey to Finland to deal with a tumultuous custody battle that could change his life. As the body count rises, both investigators are in a race against time to apprehend the murderer before they kill again. Translated by Kristian London, Satu Rämö's gripping "Hildur" series has earned its place as a standout in the world of Nordic crime fiction. Acclaimed by The Guardian as a major contributor to the "Nordic blue" genre, and praised by the Sunday Times for its originality, Rämö's work commands attention. Enthusiastically reviewed by bestseller Max Seeck and Helsingin Sanomat, the series promises to continue Hildur's captivating journey in the realm of sinister yet mesmerizing mystery novels.