Motive X

A gripping thriller, Motive X follows a police investigation into a series of random murders that challenge the team's resolve and morality.

In Motive X, a chilling series of seemingly random murders terrorizes the picturesque town of Helsingborg. The local police are faced with a daunting challenge: how do you catch a serial killer who operates without any discernible pattern? The killer's motives remain shrouded in mystery, leaving the authorities and the community on edge, as fear permeates the once peaceful seaside locale. Lead investigator Fabian Risk finds himself torn between his duty to solve these brutal crimes and his personal mission to expose corruption within the police force.

As the body count rises, the pressure mounts on Risk and his team. Astrid, his superior, struggles with her own demons, spiraling back into addiction just as they need her the most. The investigation becomes increasingly desperate, and the tight-knit team begins to fracture under the weight of their challenges. The narrative weaves together multiple plotlines, each revealing the dark complexities of human nature and the lengths to which people will go when pushed to their limits.

Motive X is not just a gripping thriller; it is a profound exploration of morality, corruption, and the human psyche. Stefan Ahnhem skillfully crafts a tale filled with suspense, intricate character dynamics, and unexpected twists, ensuring that readers are captivated from start to finish. This novel promises to be a compelling entry in the genre, leaving audiences eager for more as they anticipate the continuation of the story in X Ways to Die.