Betrayal

Úrsula, an aid worker burned out from traumatic experiences abroad, returns to Iceland and accepts a high-profile government position hoping to make a meaningful difference. On her first day, she promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who was raped by a policeman. As Úrsula settles into her new role, her life becomes increasingly complicated. A homeless man begins stalking her—though his intentions remain unclear. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding her father's death in police custody years earlier resurface unexpectedly. Drawn into corrupt politics and facing escalating threats, Úrsula finds her path intersecting with those of her stalker, her bodyguard, and a cleaning woman. Small betrayals accumulate into larger ones as the stakes continue to rise. This standalone thriller explores themes of politics, corruption, and misogyny set against an Icelandic backdrop. The novel was shortlisted for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel.