The Ice Child

In The Ice Child, a detective unravels a chilling mystery involving missing girls, uncovering dark secrets in a seemingly peaceful town.

In The Ice Child, Camilla Lackberg crafts a gripping psychological thriller set in the serene yet haunting seaside town of Fjällbacka. As winter envelops the landscape, a semi-naked girl is found wandering through the woods, leading to a shocking discovery when a car fails to stop in time. This chilling event marks the beginning of a complex investigation that unveils the dark undercurrents lurking beneath the town's tranquil surface.

Detective Patrik Hedström, alongside his wife Erica Falck, dives into the case of the missing girl, who had been absent for four months. The investigation reveals that she has suffered unimaginable horrors, prompting Patrik to question the motives and connections of those around him. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that this incident is not isolated; three other girls have also vanished from nearby areas, and the pressure mounts to find them before it's too late.

As Patrik and Erica navigate the murky waters of their investigation, they stumble upon links to a long-forgotten murder case. This revelation forces them to reconsider everything they thought they knew about the case and the community they live in. With expertly woven suspense and intricate character development, The Ice Child is a riveting police procedural that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.