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Kjell Eriksson's next Ann Lindell book, The Deathwatch Beetle is an atmospheric thriller and a tender depiction of the countryside and the people of Roslagen.
Synopsis:
Four years have passed since Cecilia Karlsson disappeared from the island of Gräsö in Roslagen. When Ann Lindell receives a tip that she has been seen alive she cannot help getting involved, even though she is no longer with the police.
The black sheep of the island, Nils Lindberg, has never forgotten Cecilia Karlsson, with whom he was in love as a teenager. And he carries a secret. He may not be completely sober all the time, but he has no doubt of what he saw out on the bay just before Cecilia disappeared. Cecilia's parents are desperate, not knowing what happened to their daughter. Yet their silent house contains many things that have been left unsaid.
While Ann struggles to put the jigsaw puzzle together, she is trying to establish herself in her new life together with her lover Edvard who, like herself, is marked by life. At the same time, someone is hiding in a cottage in a remote part of the island. Someone who is looking for revenge...
Review:
This is Book 9 of the Ann Lindell series, and only the second I have read. In this story (which can stand alone quite nicely from the previpous 8), Ann has now left the force and is trying to settle into retirement, and having some growing pains with it and her relationship. So when the chance comes to reopen an old police case and look at it again with fresh eyes, and those of Edward, who grew up on the island, with the victim, she can't help but to jump at the chance to try to solve both problems at once! Ann if a bit of an enigma if you havent read the previous book- she keeps things close, even as a character (not sure if it's the translation, or the way she is written).
The book reads a bit slower than previous books in the series, again it could be a transcription issue, not sure. BUT if you stay with the book, there are enough red herrings and false roller coaster dips, to keep you page turning into the night, once you hit about midway. It's an interesting look at police retirement and cold cases, and if you are looking for something different to read, I'd recommend it!
About the Author:
KJELL ERIKSSON is the award-winning and internationally bestselling Swedish author of The Ann Lindell Mystery series. His debut won the Swedish Crime Academy award for Best First Novel and The Princess of Burundi later won for Best Crime Novel. Eriksson is also a gardener, and now living in Brazil.
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