Fräls oss ifrån ondo Deliver Us from Evil
Bloodline #1
A teenage girl live-streams her own suicide on Instagram. Who is she, and what has driven her to this tragic point? As the video rapidly circulates online, the region around Umeå is rocked by a series of mysterious acts of sabotage, which former tabloid journalist Selma Halilovic, who has left Stockholm for the northern city, is freelancing to cover.
When Selma watches the suicide video, she uncovers a terrifying connection. Could there be a link between the sabotages and the disappearance of a girl from a religious sect just weeks earlier? The threads of the mystery seem to lead back to the enigmatic sect and a man driven by vengeance. But can Selma solve the case before she spirals too deep into the darkness and loses herself forever?
Deliver Us from Evil is the first installment in Selåker’s Bloodline series.
“A must read!”
– Camilla Läckberg
Reviews
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“The action-packed ending—truly over-the-top in the best way—provides, as it should, a cliffhanger leading into the next book. What lingers, though, is the sensitive portrayal of the teenagers and their emotions.”
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“It is very well written and exciting, with several strong themes /…/ This is a strong solo debut. ”
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“I read Deliver Us From Evil in one sitting, a testament to its compelling pace. /…/ Selma’s background as a refugee from Bosnia, burdened by the disappearance of both her father and her best friend, adds a fascinating layer to the story. It is a theme that will no doubt be explored in greater depth in the upcoming installments of the series, which I am very much looking forward to reading.”
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“It’s incredibly thrilling, and scary in a creeping, unsettling, menacing way that keeps me turning the pages. Even when I’m not reading, I find myself wondering what will happen to the characters. /…/ It’s a genuinely nerve-racking read from the first page to the last.”
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“Selåker’s prose is lively, brisk, and rich in imagery. The characters are vivid and believable. /… /The novel is gripping, and the author’s sheer joy in storytelling shines through.”
- Author
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Johannes Selåker
- Published
- 2023
- Genre
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- Crime
- Pages
- 561
- Reading material
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Swedish edition
- Rights sold
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Denmark, People's Press
France, Mere Editions
Germany, Blanvalet
Norway, Kagge
Norway, Forum
