Acclaimed Swedish author Camilla Grebe makes her solo American debut with a psychological thriller as cunning in its twists as it is captivating in its storytelling—for fans of the celebrated crime fiction of Camilla Läckberg, Jo Nesbø, Ruth Ware, and Fiona Barton. Winter’s chill has descended on Stockholm as police arrive at the scene of a shocking murder. An unidentified woman lies beheaded in … lies beheaded in a posh suburban home—a brutal crime made all the more disturbing by its uncanny resemblance to an unsolved killing ten years earlier. But this time there’s a suspect: the charismatic and controversial chain-store CEO Jesper Orre, who owns the home but is nowhere to be found.
To homicide detectives Peter Lindgren and Manfred Olsson, nothing about the suave, high-profile businessman—including a playboy reputation and rumors of financial misdeeds—suggests he conceals the dark heart and twisted mind of a cold-blooded killer. In search of a motive, Lindgren and Olsson turn to the brilliant criminal profiler Hanne Lagerlind-Schön. Once a valued police asset, now marooned in unhappy retirement and a crumbling marriage, she’s eager to exercise her keen skills again—and offer the detectives a window into the secret soul of Jesper Orre.
But they’re not the only ones searching. Two months before, Emma Bohman, a young clerk at Orre’s company, chanced to meet the charming chief executive, and romance swiftly bloomed. Almost as quickly as the passionate affair ignited, it was over when Orre inexplicably disappeared. One staggering misfortune after another followed, leaving Emma certain that her runaway lover was to blame and transforming her confusion and heartbreak into anger.
Now, pursuing the same mysterious man for different reasons, Emma and the police are destined to cross paths in a chilling dance of obsession, vengeance, madness, and love gone hellishly wrong.
Praise for The Ice Beneath Her
“Exceptional.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Impressive . . . a tour de force that lifts its author to the front rank among the increasingly crowded field of Nordic noir.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The Ice Beneath Her deserves to be called a page-turner—I read it in one sitting! The narrative is fast-paced and the twists superb.”—Cecilia Ekbäck, bestselling author of Wolf Winter
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Slowly and subtly, Camilla Grebe lets The Ice Beneath Her unfold into a multilayered, psychologically nuanced murder mystery in which the truth, rather than drawing nearer, keeps slipping further and further away—until it strikes with full force
Well written and memorable
Excellent writing. Fabulous porteying of characters, contexts, timeframes. Great thriller!!!
I really enjoyed this book. It has twists and turns that you never see coming which makes it hard to put down.
If you like a good mystery this ones for you.
Back & forth with time and people confusing at first. Good read for the most part.
Great book, excellent writing with lots of unexpected twists. Highly recommend it and I plan to read more from this author.
Great read, interesting plot.
Not my cup of tea. I like more realistic books.
Love Scandinavian authors, was excited to find a new one. Perhaps it was the translation but book was pretty simplistic. Finished it but would not buy this author again.
Nesbo in training. Great read. Will definitely read more of her work.
Plot was as interesting as the characters, with lots of twists and turns. The scenery was described beautifully and an integral part of the story
Good story, interesting characters, great details.
This book just grabbed me, making me want to read yet another page. I don’t ordinarily like the separate character/separate chapter device but it really worked here. The ending was true to the story; the characters were sympathetic. I want to read more by this author.
Tense, gripping, and utterly unpredictable . . . Camilla Grebe is an extraordinarily gifted writer and a master of suspense.
The Ice Beneath Her deserves to be called a page-turner—I read it in one sitting! The narrative is fast-paced and the twists superb.
If you have discovered the world of Swedish mystery then take the time to discover this Author and this standalone novel.
Then go back and discover her 3 book series written with her sister.
Such great writing, such in depth, Flawed and interesting characters! ENJOY!!
Best psychological thriller I read in a long time. Totally unexpected ending.
The Ice Beneath Her was a very clever book. Written from several different points of view, very effectively.
Great writing.. I liked all the characters and enjoyed the change in characters for each chapter. It was an amazing audio book.
Dark Scandinavian type noir.