Fatal Gambit

A mysterious holiday photo resurfaces, revealing a woman presumed dead. As investigators Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas delve into the case, they confront personal challenges and a quest for revenge. Fatal Gambit unfolds with twists and dark secrets.

Fatal Gambit is a compelling thriller from the acclaimed author of The Girl in the Spider's Web. The story begins with the mysterious reappearance of Claire Lidman, a woman presumed dead for fourteen years, when she unexpectedly appears in the background of a holiday photo taken in Venice. This unsettling discovery prompts her husband to seek the help of detectives Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas, who initially approach the case with skepticism. However, as they delve deeper, they find themselves grappling with their own personal challenges, adding layers of complexity to the investigation.

As Rekke struggles with his own demons, Vargas faces a dire threat from her gangster brother, who warns her to abandon her pursuit of the truth. Meanwhile, Rekke's daughter, Julia, is entangled in a secret relationship with a boyfriend who seems to see potential in her that she cannot recognize herself. Yet, there are ominous undertones to this romance, hinting at a darker reality lurking beneath the surface.

The plot thickens as Rekke begins to hear whispers of a name from his past—a rival whose malevolence intertwines with the case at hand. With each revelation, the stakes rise, and the narrative builds towards a tense climax. Fatal Gambit masterfully weaves themes of revenge, secrets, and the complex interplay of personal and professional lives, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.