Frightening

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This was an intelligent thriller with a worrying cause at the core of it, told from multiple points of view but primarily that of Selma Falck the main story starts the second she is shot, injuring her arm but killing her MP friend. It’s initially perceived that this was an attempt on Selma’s life but as the police investigation gradually unfolds it becomes apparent the intended target was the MP and that her death was part of a conspiracy when two other deaths become gradually linked in. Selma continues to be a determined but difficult character although her focus was deflected more in this by both her belief she has a stalker and her longing to see her grandson. The other characters were well written and it was interesting to see how the Police Inspector evolved both in appearance and attitude. The story at the core was horrifying and the belief of the perpetrator that he was raising the issue and righting the wrongs was chilling. I did identify the perpetrator well before the end however that did not detract from the thrill of the story.