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2000s: A missing chid, a murder, a community torn apart
The Girl in the Woods
What you need to know before your trail
When a four-year-old girl disappears in the woods just outside Fjällbacka, the community is horror-struck. Thirty years ago, a young girl went missing from the exact same spot, and was later discovered, murdered.
Back then, two teenage girls were found guilty of the killing. Could it really be a coincidence that one of the girls – now a world-famous actress – has just returned to Fjällbacka? Detective Patrik Hedström starts investigating, with his wife, bestselling crime writer Erica Falck, by his side.
But as Patrik and Erica dig deeper, the truth becomes ever murkier, because it seems that everyone in the tight-knit community is hiding something. And soon, the residents must confront the fact that they could be harbouring a murderer in their midst…
Travel Guide
Fjällbacka
Fjällbacka has become very popular now that Camilla is famous as tourists and keen readers flock to its shores. Not as peaceful as it once was perhaps but a beautiful small town feel that is remote, quiet and calm – but like the water which is nearby, there are currents underneath the smooth surface.
This novel is topical given the themes of refugees from Syria becoming victims of a crime they had nothing to do with. Their home is torched when the father is suspected of a crime. The island is also experiencing a little piece of glamour as there is a film shoot taking place about Ingrid Bergman played by the actress who was one of the teen girl killers 30 years ago. A school tragedy leaves its mark years and years later.There’s even time for a little witch craft from the 1600s.
To start your journey for real then we advise this fine website – visitsweden.com/Camilla-Lackbergs-Fjallbacka/ where Camilla shows off the place she was born and which inspired her crime novels.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Girl in the Woods
Destination : Fjällbacka Author/Guide: Camilla Lackberg Departure Time: 2000s
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