The Blood Spilt,

SUMMARY: It’s midsummer in Sweden—when the light lingers through dawn and a long, isolating winter finally comes to an end. In this magical time, a brutal killer has chosen to strike. A female priest—who made enemies and acolytes in equal number—has been found hanging in her church. And a big-city lawyer quite acquainted with death enters the scene as police and parishioners try to pick up the pieces....Not long ago, attorney Rebecka Martinsson had to kill three men in order to stop an eerily similar murder spree—one that also involved a priest. Now she is back in Kiruna, the region of her birth, while a determined policewoman gnaws on the case and people who loved or loathed the victim mourn or revel in her demise. The further Rebecka is drawn into the mystery—a mystery that will soon take another victim—the more the dead woman’s world clutches her: a world of hurt and healing, sin and sexuality, and, above all, of sacrifice.In prose that is both lyrical and visceral, Åsa Larsson has crafted a novel of pure entertainment, a taut, atmospheric mystery that will hold you in thrall until the last, unforgettable page is turnedFrom the Hardcover edition. Suspense; Mystery; Fiction; General; detective; Police Procedural; Thrillers; Mystery & Detective; Fiction - Mystery; Espionage; Mystery & Detective - General; Mystery And Suspense Fiction; Legal; Women Sleuths; Mystery & Detective - Women Sleuths; Swedish (Language) Contemporary Fiction; Sweden A breath of fresh cold air . . . a dangerous edge to gladden fans of Lisbeth Salander' Boyd TonkinFrom the million-book bestselling author comes another nail-biting thriller, for fans of Stieg Larsson, The Bridge and The Killing TV series.The murder of a female priest sends shockwaves through the isolated community of Kiruna. A crime that has terrifying echoes of another. Lawyer Rebecka Martinsson returns to Kiruna to help the police, and is soon drawn into the dead woman's world. A world of hurt and healing, sin and sexuality, and above all, of lethal sacrifice.Can Rebecka find the truth before she is consumed by it?'Among the current batch of Nordic writers, Larsson is one to be followed with the most minute attention' Barry Forshaw, Independent'A superior example of Scandinavian noir' Julia Handford, Sunday Telegraph'Larsson's laid-back style makes her unflinching probing of the icy depths of the human heart all the more chilling' Jake Kerridge, TelegraphAsa Larsson has sold over a million and a half books worldwide. Her first novel, The Savage Altar, won the award for Sweden's best first crime novel. This is her second novel starring Rebecka Martinsson. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie 'a Breath Of Fresh Cold Air . . . A Dangerous Edge To Gladden Fans Of Lisbeth Salander' Boyd Tonkin From The Million-book Bestselling Author Comes Another Nail-biting Thriller, For Fans Of Stieg Larsson, The Bridge And The Killing Tv Series. The Murder Of A Female Priest Sends Shockwaves Through The Isolated Community Of Kiruna. A Crime That Has Terrifying Echoes Of Another. Lawyer Rebecka Martinsson Returns To Kiruna To Help The Police, And Is Soon Drawn Into The Dead Woman's World. A World Of Hurt And Healing, Sin And Sexuality, And Above All, Of Lethal Sacrifice. Can Rebecka Find The Truth Before She Is Consumed By It? 'among The Current Batch Of Nordic Writers, Larsson Is One To Be Followed With The Most Minute Attention' Barry Forshaw, Independent 'a Superior Example Of Scandinavian Noir' Julia Handford, Sunday Telegraph 'larsson's Laid-back Style Makes Her Unflinching Probing Of The Icy Depths Of The Human Heart All The More Chilling' Jake Kerridge, Telegraph Asa Larsson Has Sold Over A Million And A Half Books Worldwide. Her First Novel, The Savage Altar, Won The Award For Sweden's Best First Crime Novel. This Is Her Second Novel Starring Rebecka Martinsson. It is midsummer in Sweden-when the light lingers through dawn and the long winter comes to an end. Now, in this magical time, a brutal killer has chosen to strike, and the murder of a female priest sends shockwaves through the community. It has been almost two years since attorney Rebecka Martinsson returned to her birthplace, Kiruna, in order to stop an eerily similar murder spree. Now she is back in Kiruna, where a determined policewoman works on the case and the people who loved or loathed the victim mourn or revel in her demise. As Rebecka is drawn into a mystery that soon will claim another victim, the dead woman's world consumes her: a world of hurt and healing, sin and sexuality, and above all, of lethal sacrifice. It is midsummer in Sweden - when the light lingers through dawn and the long winter comes to an end. Now, in this magical time, a brutal killer has chosen to strike, and the murder of a female priest sends shockwaves through the community.