Dead Sweet: This year's most gripping debut thriller – first in an ADDICTIVE new Scandinavian Noir series…

When Óttar Karlsson, a wealthy government official and businessman, is found murdered after failing to appear at his own surprise birthday party, police struggle to find leads. Young officer Sigurdís discovers a hidden safe in his luxury apartment, revealing clues about his shady business dealings. Inside the safe, Sigurdís finds a US phone number and documents showing regular money transfers to an American account. Following this trail to Minnesota, the investigation uncovers a world of financial crime, sinister cults, and secret lives. As the case deepens, trauma from Sigurdís's own childhood threatens to resurface, bringing the investigation uncomfortably close to home. This is the first book in a series. The novel won the Blackbird Award for Best Icelandic Crime Debut.