Winter Water

In Winter Water, a parent's worst nightmare unfolds as a young boy goes missing, leading to a gripping investigation into the ocean's dark secrets.

In Winter Water, the haunting tale unfolds in the idyllic summer cottage of Orust, where Martin, drawn to the ocean, faces every parent's worst nightmare. After moving there with his wife, Alexandra, and their two young children, Martin becomes immersed in cultivating a mussel farm. However, the tranquility of their new life is shattered when, in a moment of distraction, his young son goes missing. The only trace left behind is a little red bucket bobbing in the waves, marking the beginning of a profound grief that engulfs Martin, leading him to withdraw from his family and community.

As the story progresses, former police photographer Maya Linde arrives in Orust and becomes intrigued by the boy's disappearance. Driven by her own curiosity and a desire for closure, she begins her own investigation. As Martin and Maya forge a connection, they uncover unsettling truths about the town and its residents, who have long held a mythic relationship with the ocean. Together, they stumble upon a chilling pattern: other children have mysteriously drowned in the same spot on the same day over the years.

The ocean’s allure becomes a central theme in Winter Water, raising questions about fate and coincidence. As the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the whispering waves, the characters confront the depths of their grief and the darker forces at play. This atmospheric suspense novel explores the nature of loss and the lengths to which people will go when faced with unimaginable tragedy.