The Deathwatch Beetle

Kjell Eriksson's next Ann Lindell book, The Deathwatch Beetle, is an atmospheric thriller and a tender depiction of the countryside and the people of Roslagen. Four years have passed since Cecilia Karlsson disappeared from the island of Gräsö, and Ann Lindell receives a tip that she has been seen alive. Nils Lindberg, the black sheep of the island, has never forgotten Cecilia Karlsson and carries a secret. Cecilia's parents are desperate, and their silent house contains many things that have been left unsaid. Ann struggles to put the jigsaw puzzle together while trying to establish herself in her new life with her lover Edvard.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Kjell Eriksson's upcoming novel, "The Deathwatch Beetle," is an atmospheric thriller and a poignant portrayal of the Roslagen countryside and its inhabitants. Four years have passed since Cecilia Karlsson vanished from the island of Gräsö in Roslagen. When Ann Lindell receives a tip that Cecilia is alive, she cannot resist getting involved, despite no longer being a member of the police force. Nils Lindberg, the black sheep of the island, has never forgotten Cecilia, with whom he was in love as a teenager. He carries a secret, but he is certain of what he witnessed on the bay just before Cecilia's disappearance. Cecilia's parents are desperate, not knowing what happened to their daughter. However, their silent house holds many unspoken things. While Ann struggles to piece together the puzzle, she is also trying to establish herself in her new life with her lover, Edvard, who, like her, is scarred by life. At the same time, someone is hiding in a cottage in a remote part of the island, seeking revenge...

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 165 x 244 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250766168