The Doll
(Author) Yrsa SigurdardottirIt was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever. They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the doll a terrifying sight and the mother's first instinct is to throw it back, but she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. This simple act of kindness proves fatal. That evening, the mother posts a picture of the doll on social media. By the morning, she is dead and the doll has disappeared. Several years later and Detective Huldar is in his least favourite place - on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves harder than initially thought, and Huldar must draw on psychologist Freyja's experience to help him. As the mystery of the unidentified body deepens, Huldar is also drawn into an investigation of a homeless drug addict's murder, and Freyja investigates a suspected case of child abuse at a foster care home.
Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Yrsa Sigurdardottir is an Icelandic author known for her gripping crime novels and chilling thrillers. Her writing style is characterized by intricate plots, strong character development, and a knack for building suspense. Sigurdardottir's notable works include the Thora Gudmundsdottir series, featuring lawyer Thora as the protagonist in a series of dark and atmospheric mysteries.
She has made significant contributions to the crime fiction genre, blending elements of traditional mystery with elements of psychological thriller. Sigurdardottir's most famous work is "Last Rituals," the first book in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series, which follows the investigation of a brutal murder with occult overtones. Yrsa Sigurdardottir's work has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following of readers worldwide.