{Hardcover, 336 Pages, Fiction, July 10, 2012, $24}
Synopsis:
Dr. Siri Bergman runs a private psychotherapy practice in central Stockholm with her best friend Aina. Since her husband's death in a diving accident, Siri has lived alone in an isolated cottage outside the city. Terrified of the dark, she drinks wine to steady her nerves and leaves the lights on when she goes to bed, unable to shake the feeling that someone is watching through her window.
When the lifeless body of Sara Matteus, a young patient with borderline personality disorder and a tragic history, is found floating in the water near Siri's cottage, she knows that someone has indeed been watching her--and he's coming for Siri next. But she is not alone. With a young policeman named Markus, she begins her own investigation. As Siri's past and present start to merge and disintegrate, virtually everyone in her inner circle becomes a potential suspect.
Camilla Grebe is a graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics and a thriller writer. She was a cofounder of Storyside, a Swedish audiobook publisher where Camilla was both CEO and publisher during the early 2000's. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Asa Traff is a trained psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. She runs a private practice with her husband, also a psychologist. She primarily diagnoses and treats neuropsychiatric disorders and anxiety disorders. She lives in Alvsjo, Sweden.
My Thoughts
I both liked and disliked the main character, Siri. She seemed to be a good therapist, but was unable to help herself with fear of the dark and the death of her husband. She drinks too much and doesn't take the threat against her seriously, until she finds her cat on her doorstep--dead and stuffed. Against her better judgement, she gets involved with one of the investigators on her case, Markus. He is quite a bit younger than her, but finds that there is a lot more to him than what she thinks. It was interesting to read about a few of the patients and their problems. It made the story more real. I Rated This Book: 3/5 Stars.
Disclaimer: This post was written for the sponsor who provided the complimentary ARC book for review in exchange for my honest opinions.
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