Review: Hidden in Shadows - Viveca Stern
Review: Hidden in Shadows - Book #2 Aremorden Series - Viveca Sten - October 2021
While scrolling through my Kindle, I stumbled upon Hidden in Shadows by Viveca Sten, a thriller set in Sweden. As a fan of Nordic crime fiction and authors like Camilla Läckberg and Jo Nesbø, I was eager to dive into this gripping tale. Viveca Sten delivers a captivating mix of murder, secrets, and forbidden love that kept me turning the pages late into the night.
The story begins in 2020 with a shocking murder: Johan, a former Olympic skier turned plumber, is found dead on the side of the road, execution-style. This crime rocks the local community, as Johan was not just a skilled tradesman but also a beloved celebrity. Who would kill Johan, and what could possibly motivate such a brutal act? The police face immense pressure to solve the case as the narrative takes us back to 2012, unraveling a web of events that lead to Johan’s tragic death.
In the 2012 timeline, we meet Rebecca, a young woman entering an arranged marriage with Olef, a rising pastor in their conservative church. Initially filled with hope, Rebecca dreams of a happy future. However, her joy is short-lived as Olef reveals his controlling and abusive nature. Their inability to conceive only worsens the strain on their relationship, leaving Rebecca feeling isolated and trapped in a community where appearances are everything.
Fast forward to 2020, and Rebecca is now working at a childcare center when she meets Johan, who comes to repair a broken toilet. Sparks fly between the two, and what begins as innocent conversation quickly turns into something deeper. But both Rebecca and Johan are bound by restrictive marriages and a suffocating environment where everyone is always watching. As their relationship deepens, they face an impossible choice: Can they risk everything for love? And what happens when secrets start to unravel, threatening not just their happiness but their lives?
Fans of Nordic noir and character-driven thrillers will find Hidden in Shadows a gripping read. This second installment in the Aremorden series solidifies Viveca Sten as a master of suspense, blending dark secrets and forbidden love into a story that lingers long after the final page.
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