BETRAYAL (SVEKET)
Hanna Lindberg
When crime reporter Katja Norman returns from sick leave, the newspaper she works for has turned into a clickbait site. One cold winter night, just as she is trying to find her place in all the new, pop star Danni Shami is found brutally murdered in his home. On the wall, someone has left a cryptic message in blood, the numbers 6 1 0.
On the surface, Danni had it all — a brilliant music career, famous influencer friends and a lucrative contract with a successful beauty brand. But when Katja starts digging into his death, she is led into a terrifying past.
As she struggles with the fear of not being enough as a single mother and with the relationship with her ageing
father back home in Kalix, Katja follows the tracks that lead her from Stockholm to a deserted cottage deep in the forest. When she makes a fatal mistake, Danni’s killer gets a chance to go free. With her life at stake, she tries to set things right — before it’s too late.
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Sweden: Norstedts
REVIEWS
“Hanna Lindberg skillfully builds the plot, with well-developed characters and surprising twists in both the storyline and the revelation of who is guilty of the murder. […] Lindberg succeeds in keeping the suspense alive through all 400 pages, and one can only look forward to the next installment of her Kalix series.”
Norrländska Socialdemokraten / SWE
“The language is easy to read and feels natural. The chapters are short and efficient, which contributes to a good flow […] Betrayal is a promising start to the new series.”
Swedish Library Service / SWE
“Hanna Lindberg writes beautifully; the language flows effortlessly, and I felt true joy while reading. Betrayal is a well-crafted story with a high level of suspense and strong character development. It suited me and my mood perfectly.”
Rating: 4+
Lottens Bokblogg / SWE
“Betrayal is a thriller that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, leaving you unsure of what will happen when you turn the page. It’s unpredictable and intensely thrilling to the core.”
Lollos Bokhörna / SWE
“A suspense novel full of surprises right up to the end, with characters who grow stronger as the story unfolds and a conflict that captivates from the very beginning.”
Högbergs bokhylla / SWE
“The dramatic conclusion becomes incredibly gripping.”
Hyllan / SWE