The new major crime novel from Sweden's number one, Camilla Läckberg. When little Linnea Berg is reported missing, the residents of Fjällbacka launch a search in the surrounding forests. A girl was killed there once before. That was thirty years ago. Back then, Stella Strand was found at the secluded forest lake. Two 13-year-olds confessed to the crime, only to later retract their confession. The case was never solved. Shortly after, the head of the Tanum police station committed suicide. Chief Inspector Patrik Hedström finds no peace. And suddenly, everyone is talking about the Ice Witch. The down-to-earth inspector is reluctant to let a legend about a mistreated girl from the 17th century influence the investigation. But hysteria grips the town. Only his wife, writer Erika Falck, seems to keep a cool head. She has been researching the case for a long time.