Mom Kallentoft's 'Midwinter Sacrifice' follows Detective Malin Fors as she investigates the murder of a man found hanging naked on a tree in the midst of a chilling Swedish winter. The narrative intertwines the voices of the dead with the police procedural, offering a unique and intriguing perspective. The story is described as a lengthy investigation that delves deep into the characters' emotions, both living and dead, creating a thrilling pace of evil beyond imagination.
The book is set in midwinter Sweden, providing a cold and unforgiving backdrop for the complex plot to unfold. As Malin Fors navigates through the investigation, the reader is taken on a journey filled with meaty puzzles, strong character development, and moments of both humor and touching emotions. The writing style of Kallentoft is noted for its unique approach to suspense, allowing readers to construct clues separately while following Malin's pursuit of solving the mysteries.
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Content warnings for Midwinter Sacrifice include graphic descriptions of violence, murder, and mentions of child cruelty, which may be distressing for some readers.
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An investigation consists of a mass of voices, the sort you can hear, and the sort you can't. You have to listen to the soundless voices, Malin. That's where the truth is hidden. The snow covered all the tracks, as the killer knew it would. But it couldn't hide the victim, the man who now hung naked from a lonely tree on a frozen plain. Malin Fors is first on the scene. A 31-year-old single mother, Malin is the most talented and ambitious detective on the Linkoping police force, but also the most unpredictable. She must lead the investigation while keeping her fractured life on the rails. No one knows the identity of the dead man. Or perhaps no one ever wanted to know. When all the voices of the investigation have fallen silent, Malin can rely only on herself and her own instincts. And as she follows in the frigid wake of the killer, Malin begins to discover just how far the people in this small town are willing to go to keep their secrets buried.
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