Psychological

I found this an extremely thrilling read, it made me actually shake in anticipation of the conclusion. The conclusion, at that, made me want to scream. Unexpected. Extraordinary. Thrilling. Shocking. I really loved reading this and will definitely look for more books from this author in the future. ( )

THE ICE CHILD is written by Camilla Lackberg and translated (from the Swedish) by Tiina Nunnally. The title is Book #9 in the Patrik Hedstrom (Fjallbacka) series.
“It’s January in the peaceful seaside resort of Fjallbacka. A semi-naked girl wanders through the frozen woods. When she finally reaches the road, a car comes out of nowhere. It doesn’t manage to stop.”
“The victim, a girl who went missing four months ago, had been subjected to unimaginably brutal treatment - and Detective Patrik Hedstrom suspects this is just the start.” [Book Jacket]

I certainly liked the book (as I have liked all of Camilla Lackberg’s titles) but the last few pages of THE ICE CHILD just ‘blew me away’. It was as if a bomb went off beside my chair. I was not expecting what was written on those last few pages.
The plot is very complex; very brutal. The characters are part of a very intricately woven spider web. And the secrets - Camilla Lackberg is so good with secrets; dark, evil secrets that intersect the years, the generations, the characters.
This one is five stars. ***** ( )

Fjallbäcka book # 9

I knew of this author but never had the pleasure to read any of Ms. Läckberg works till my friend gave me “The Ice Child” and I am glad she did now I can add another great author to my very very long list.

Although this may be the 9th book in the series it can easily be read as a standalone the author gives us enough background to fill the gaps and for us to understand where the characters fit into this saga. This is an excellent “Nordic Noir” story that combines a chilling and heart-wrenching plot with the lives of the main players and the horrendous crimes being investigated. This book deals with a group of people in a pretty unpleasant way.

“The Ice Child”, is set in the small Swedish town of Fjallbäcka and features Detective Patrik Hedström and his crime writer wife Erica Falck. The broad canvas is also filled with a huge cast of interconnected characters and I assure you it is quite a challenge to remember them all. Some may said this book has a fairly simple structure but I found the long chapters, the many threads in each chapter including flashbacks was difficult to get used to but once I got familiar with the style I enjoyed the plot much more and of course by then I was shaken by a steady escalation of suspense and sadism. Although this story may have taken some time to process it nevertheless kept me interested and on my toes till the very last page. This story is an insane page-turner once you are in the swing of things. ( )

It could not just end like that!!!!
You have to write a new book soon Camilla!
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