The abused body of a young boy is discovered in a Stockholm city park. DS Jeanette Kihlberg heads the investigation. With the discovery of the mutilated corpses of two more children, it becomes clear that a serial killer is at large. Kihlberg turns to therapist Sofia Zetterlund for her expertise in the psychopathology of those who kill, and the lives of the two women become quickly intertwined. This is a dark and gritty Nordic Noir about brutal child abuse, a subject which is very difficult to deal with. The characters are well-drawn and the plot has great twists which make the book hard to put down and keeps you guessing. The book is a bit too long but still an enjoyable read. I'll be looking forward to their next book as the writing is excellent.
