There is darkness: Hidden in Shadows-an e book bargain

The Åre Murders

by Viveca Sten

#HiddeninShadows #NetGalley

I have long been a fan of Sten’s Sandham series that features Nora Linde. There are reviews of a number of these on my blog. (See them by typing in Viveca Sten at http://www.joycesmysteryandfictionbookreviews.wordpress.com.)

Hidden in Shadows is part of a newer series that, so far, has two titles published in the U.S. Instead of a more idyllic looking Sandham, these take place in the far north of Sweden where the nights can be long and the weather can be brutal.

In Hidden in Shadows, a champion skier has been murdered. There are many suspects and some subplots as well one of which (trigger warning) has to do with spousal abuse.

Two investigators, Daniel and Hanna, are the ones to figure things out. They do but it is not easy. Of course, while working on the case, each also has a backstory and personal life.

This book is for those who can take their mysteries a bit less sunny. It is not a traditional cozy but is a good example of a more noir like genre. I liked the characters that Sten created in her investigators.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Crossing for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 05 December 2023

NOTE: Both the Sandham Murders and The Are Murders are available to stream. Sandham on MHZ and Are on Netflix.

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