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Ake Edwardson, alongside Henning Mankell, Hakan Nesser, and Liza Marklund, is a key figure in the new wave of Swedish crime fiction. In this third installment featuring Commissioner Erik Winter from Gothenburg, the protagonist faces a significant life change as his girlfriend Angela, who is expecting their child, moves in just before his fortieth birthday. However, Winter's personal life is interrupted when he is called to Marbella, Spain, to be at his father's bedside, who is gravely ill. Meanwhile, a brutal double murder occurs in rainy Gothenburg. Upon returning to Sweden, Winter tackles the case, but progress is slow as he investigates leads connected to the Death Metal music scene and swinger clubs. The tension escalates with a second horrific double murder, tightening the noose around a psychologically disturbed perpetrator linked to Winter's own life. The narrative cleverly unfolds through shifting perspectives and intertwining storylines, keeping readers engaged and ahead of the investigation. Edwardson masterfully creates an atmosphere of impending danger, ensuring the reader remains captivated. The novel embodies all the elements of a compelling crime story: atmospheric tension, intricate structure, clear prose, and psychologically rich characters.