In Falkenberg, Sweden, the mutilated body of talented young jewellery designer Linnea Blix is found in a snow-swept marina. In Hampstead Heath, London, the body of a young boy is discovered with similar wounds to Linnea’s. In Buchenwald Concentration Camp in 1944, Erich Hebner will do anything to see himself as a human again.
Are the two murders the work of a serial killer, and how are they connected to shocking events at Buchenwald? Emily Roy, a profiler on loan to Scotland Yard from the Canadian Royal Mounted Police, joins up with Linnea’s friend, French true-crime writer Alexis Castells, to investigate the puzzling case. They travel between Sweden and London, and then deep into the past, as a startling and terrifying connection comes to light.
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Wow what a powerful read. I’m shocked that this is a debut novel because it has everything and it is written so beautifully! In current day, there are multiple crimes and bodies that span over 2 countries. There is a pattern, but jewellery designer Linnea, is a very odd piece in this puzzle. Also back in 1944, Erich Hebner is living through the brutal conditions of being a German Jew in Buchenwald Concentration Camp.
I wondering through most of the novel how the 2 storylines would connect. Gustawsson does an incredible job describing the horrors of life in a concentration camp and doesn’t hold anything back. It was very tough to read those chapters as I had so many emotions. I was surprised not once, but twice on the conclusion of the book. I love it when an author leads you down one path and then flips the switch!
I only have one small negative and that was the character of Alexis Castells. She is one of the main characters and a close friend of the deceased Linnea. Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t understand why she was so linked to the investigation. I’m surprised that the police force would let her be so involved. Again, I could of totally skipped something important, but the whole time I was questioning why she was there.
4 calculators out of a potential 5. Read this book! Such an incredibly beautifully sad mystery that won’t leave my mind for the next little bit. So happy that this is a series!!
Great review! New author to me I’ll definitely have to check out! THANKS
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Thank you! I would highly recommend it!
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Lovely review – this is the first time I’ve noticed this book. Thanx for the info
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Thank you 🙂 It doesn’t have too many reviews on Goodreads, but the ones that have read it, love it!
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I love the cover! Glad you enjoyed the book.
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It’s a beautiful cover!
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I had to do a double take, because it really looked like a knife was coming out of the book!
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Omg it does! I didn’t even notice that! It’s a bit trippy lol
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Great review. That book cover is fantastic.
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Thank you 🙂
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Great review
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Thanks!
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Real good post
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Thank you 🙂
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Johana has a new book out called Keeper 📚😁
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That’s so exciting! I have to put it on my to-reads! Have you read it?
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Yes, I loved it. It has the same dual time line as Block 46, that was something I really liked and I’m glad she used it again.
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I’m excited to read it! Thanks for putting it on my radar!
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Sounds like a good mystery. Love the cover!
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It’s a beautiful cover and an excellent mystery!
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Great review! I love it when authors have a surprise ending.
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Me too! It automatically gives them a higher rating!
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I haven’t seen this one before. Sounds like a great read.
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It was a great read! I hope you enjoy it!
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Great review. I like the sound of this book
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Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!
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I love that cover. This one looks scrumptious.
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It’s a beautiful cover! Hope you enjoy it!
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Great review, this one is a new one to me I never have heard about this book or author before until today. But this book does look and sounds absolutely amazing and right up my alley, I might need to check it out one day. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post and for putting this book on my radar.
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Thank you for commenting! I hope you get a chance to read Block 46!
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