Hidden in Memories by Viveca Sten is now out in the US. Translated from the Swedish by Marlaine Delargy, the book is published by Amazon Crossing.
Hidden in Memories is the third instalment of The Åre Murders, where Viveca Sten weaves together the magnificent nature with strong characters in murder mysteries that completely spellbinds the reader.
Sten mixes well-executed flashbacks, memorable supporting characters, and abundant local color with surprisingly rigorous examinations of social issues including child abuse, alcoholism, and sexual assault. The dynamic between Hannah and Daniel, meanwhile, deepens in fascinating ways as they circle their killer. With an icy atmosphere and a conclusion that rewards close reading, this is a treat for fans of Nordic noir.
– Publishers Weekly
Just before easter, business woman Charlotte Wretlind is found brutally murdered in her suite at Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Åre. Panic spreads in the area and Daniel Lindskog and his colleague Hanna Ahlander immediately take on the case. It turns out that the victim has connections to the famous mountain hotel in Storlien, a once reputable but now run-down skiing resort that has lost the former glory it had many years back.
On the personal side, Daniel has started going to therapy to deal with the anger that complicates his relationships, Hanna desperately tries to handle her emotions. Together, they enter into a winding investigation involving broken relationships, difficult conflicts and painful childhood memories.
Albin Händig
Gösta Fries