The Snow Angel nominated for best translation

The Snow Angel by Anki Edvinsson, translated by Paul Norlen, is a gripping police procedural that introduces Detectives Charlotte von Klint and Per Berg as they navigate the escalating drug crisis and violent crime in the seemingly quiet northern town of Umeå, Sweden. After a teenage boy’s apparent suicide reveals a dark undercurrent of drug use among local youth, Charlotte realises that Umeå is far from the tranquil escape she’d anticipated. As the investigation deepens, more sinister crimes surface, including a brutal murder and the disappearance of two teenagers, all while Charlotte’s past with a recently freed crime boss threatens her own safety. Edvinsson skillfully weaves social issues into this Nordic noir narrative, balancing character development with a well-paced and suspenseful plot. With its atmospheric setting and complex characters, The Snow Angel is a great start to the series about Charlotte von Klint, marked by authentic criminological insights and layered storytelling.

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