Rest in Peace
By
Sofie Sarenbrant
The luxurious Japanese spa Yasuragi just outside of Stockholm is a haven for the stressed-out inhabitants of the capital city. But when a famous actress is found unconscious in the women’s washing room, the serenity is broken. Shortly thereafter, an older couple are found dead in one of the hotel rooms. At first glance, both incidents seem to be accidents. But when another person is found dead, this time in the warm springs outside the spa hotel, there is no denying that there must be a connection.
The headstrong and fearless police detective Emma Sköld is put on the case and she soon realises that this is no ordinary investigation. Will she be able to find the murderer before he reaps another victim?
Rest in Peace is the first book in the popular crime series about police detective Emma Sköld. The series has sold over 7 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 17 languages to date.
Sofie Sarenbrant’s hugely successful crime series has been optioned by Breakable Films.
About the author
Sofie Sarenbrant is one of Sweden’s most beloved and successful authors. Her books have been translated into 17 languages and sold over 7 million copies to date. She was awarded the prestigious Swedish Crime Writer of the Year award in 2019 and 2020 and 2022 and has also won the Nextory E-book Award three times. Sarenbrant is most well known for her captivating and contemporary series following the police detective Emma Sköld and her team. The combination of suspenseful investigations, and unexpected cliffhangers with relatable depictions of self-doubt and courage has made the series a favorite amongst many crime readers. Sarenbrant’s way of storytelling reflects a genuine and deep understanding of different narratives and perspectives, while at the same having the page-turner quality. The series take place largely in Stockholm and the idyllic suburb Bromma, where the author herself lives with her family. “Instead of a worn-out, alcoholic chief inspector in the lead role, I wanted a young, career-oriented woman my own age. Emma Sköld follows in her father’s footsteps, without his blessing. He thinks there are too many risks in police work, and it will turn out that he’s right. Emma encounters prejudice in her job as a police detective because she is young and beautiful. No one expects that she will be the most competent of them all and dare to question what no one else will.” – Sofie Sarenbrant Sarenbrant has also written a psychological thriller Behind Your Back in 2017, and the acclaimed autobiography Muzzle in 2021. In 2022, she made her debut as a children’s author with Mira and Moon, a new book series for middle-grade readers about a young girl and her strong bond with her favorite pony. Best-seller The Birthday is the first part of the new suspense series created by Carina Bergfeldt and Sofie Sarenbrant. The standalone sequel Good Friday was released in May 2024.In autumn 2026, the first instalment of the new suspense series by Sarenbrant will be published by Bokförlaget Forum.
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