A new suspense series by Camilla Läckberg in collaboration with Anna Bågstam, Lisa Bjerre and Malin Karim is out today. Published as digital only in Sweden by Forum.
Four voices. One story.
Behind the Special Investigations series are Camilla Läckberg, Anna Bågstam, Malin Karim and Lisa Bjerre. Four compelling voices in the crime genre who, together, have created a cohesive series full of pace, cliffhangers and character-driven drama.
Camilla Läckberg is one of Sweden’s most successful crime writers. To date, she has written twelve books in the Fjällbacka series, three books about Faye, cookbooks, children’s books and a thriller trilogy in collaboration with Henrik Fexeus. Camilla’s debut novel, THE ICE PRINCESS, features on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 best crime novels of all time. Her books have been translated into 43 languages and sold over 40 million copies.
Anna Bågstam made her debut in 2016 with the thriller STOCKHOLM PSYCHO, which was nominated for Debut of the Year at the Crimetime Awards, and has since written several successful crime series, including MORDEN I LERVIKEN, PEGASUS and BLÅ LINJEN. Her stories are characterised by drive, tension and vivid characters, with the suspense rooted in moral dilemmas. Her books have reached readers in several countries. Anna teaches creative writing and contributes to the Krimtidpodden podcast.
Malin Karim is a freelance journalist based in Stockholm. Her debut novel I AM GOD (2022) was very well received. She is the co-author of Viktor Frisk’s autobiography CHILDREN OF OUR TIME and, together with Martina Iacobaeus, has written the non-fiction book THE SWEDISH TINDER SCAMMER. Together with Alexander Karim, she has also written two children’s books.
Lisa Bjerre is a journalist and author based in Stockholm. She made her debut in the crime fiction genre in 2021, in collaboration with Susan Casserfelt. She has also published three non-fiction books. Lisa is known for her incisive portrayal of contemporary life and her realistic depictions of people’s struggles in a city that never sleeps.
Check out this website to learn more about the collaboration, extra material and one hour free listening!
Ten cases. One department.
The first two of the ten cases are released on the 18th of May, with the other eight following one per week.
The Silenced Officer marks the explosive beginning of The Special Investigations Series. Set inside the Swedish police’s internal investigations unit, the series explores what happens when the system is forced to investigate itself.
When Pauline Ek returns to lead the elite Special Investigations Unit, she is immediately drawn into a politically charged case following a fatal police shooting in a crowded shopping mall. As the investigation deepens, hidden alliances, institutional corruption and organized crime begin to surface, revealing a world where loyalty is fragile and silence can be deadly.
And in the second case, The Whistleblower, betrayal and the devastating cost of speaking out is highlighted. In a society built on trust and transparency, one revelation threatens to expose corruption at the highest levels — placing both institutions and individuals under immense pressure.
Driven by escalating suspense and morally complex characters, the story follows the aftermath of a disclosure that sends shockwaves through political and criminal networks alike. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, the line between justice and survival becomes increasingly blurred.
