Long time no new reviews from Corylus Books, and also no new titles from the mysterious Stella Blómkvist, but spring brings always many gifts, the more bookish the merrier.
The latest, The Murder Pool was just published by Corylus Books, in the unique translation of Quentin Bates. As usual, our dear investigator Stella is busy with more than one project: defending the assumed killer - a young with a mother worth at least some crime novels - of an artist found dead with an axe in his chest, tracing vile politicians and sometimes dealing with her own demons as well.
As usual, nonchalantly, Stella is deeply involved in revealing humans, including herself in their worst, an approach that requires caution, especially when hunting a criminal. Searching the details, analyzing the facts, comparing: it takes time and intuition to be sure that you made the right choice, as someone life is at stake. Stella blends very well with this landscape, and this is maybe why she is such a smart investigator.
A recommended read for anyone curious to discover a crime story with very imperfect characters and a zest of Nordic life.
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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