The Doll

The Doll by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is a gripping, twisted, and creepy mystery that will keep you reading until the very end. The story follows a mother and daughter who catch a broken doll in the ocean, and it proves fatal when the mother posts a picture of it on social media. Detective Huldar is then drawn into an investigation of a homeless drug addict's murder and a suspected case of child abuse at a foster care home, all linked through a single, missing, vulnerable witness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The Children's House series is a beloved and captivating collection of books, and Yrsa Sigurdardottir has once again delivered a masterpiece with her latest novel, "The Doll." This engaging and intricate story features a cast of captivating characters that will keep readers hooked from start to finish.

The mystery at the heart of "The Doll" is a compelling and twisted tale that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The story unfolds as a quiet family fishing trip takes a horrifying turn when the mother and daughter catch a broken doll tangled in their net. Despite the mother's initial instinct to discard it, she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. Little do they know, this simple act of kindness will prove to be fatal.

Several years later, Detective Huldar is on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves to be a daunting task, and Huldar must rely on the expertise of psychologist Freyja to help him unravel the mystery. As the investigation deepens, Huldar is also drawn into an investigation of a murder of a homeless drug addict, and Freyja investigates a suspected case of child abuse at a foster care home.

What quickly becomes clear is that these cases are linked through a single, missing, vulnerable witness: the young girl who wanted the doll all those years ago. "The Doll" is a taut, terrifying, and impossible-to-put-down novel that cements Yrsa Sigurdardottir's reputation as a master of storytelling tension and surprise. The author's vivid descriptions and intricate plot twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to discover the truth behind the mysterious doll and the dark secrets that lie within the small fishing village.

In conclusion, "The Doll" is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense. Yrsa Sigurdardottir's exceptional storytelling skills and captivating characters make this a truly unforgettable novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating her next masterpiece.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473693500