The Hidden Child

Fjällbacka Mysteries, Book 5

By: Camilla Läckberg

Narrated by: Simon Vance

The brilliant new psychological thriller from worldwide best seller Camilla Läckberg - the chilling struggle of a young woman facing the darkest chapter of Europe’s past.

Crime writer Erica Falck is shocked to discover a Nazi medal among her late mother’s possessions. Haunted by a childhood of neglect, she resolves to dig deep into her family’s past and finally uncover the reasons why. Her enquiries lead her to the home of a retired history teacher. He was among her mother’s circle of friends during the Second World War but her questions are met with bizarre and evasive answers.

Two days later he meets a violent death. Detective Patrik Hedström, Erica’s husband, is on paternity leave but soon becomes embroiled in the murder investigation. Who would kill so ruthlessly to bury secrets so old? Reluctantly Erica must read her mother’s wartime diaries. But within the pages is a painful revelation about Erica’s past. Could what little knowledge she has be enough to endanger her husband and newborn baby? The dark past is coming to light, and no one will escape the truth of how they came to be...

©2014 Original material Camilla Läckberg (Pegasus Books Edition); Translation 2013 Marlaine Delargy. Recorded by arrangement with Pegasus Books. (P)2014 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

“Läckberg handles the alternation between the present and the 1940s with steely skill, as she does the dangerous investigation into secrets from Sweden’s past.” ( The Independent)

Closure

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. The author creates fascinating characters that are both familiar and uniquely Swedish. I think I was as pleased as Erica to have answers to Questions that had been raised in previous books. Simon Vance is a master at his craft.

Very engaging

Almost listened to it straight through.
It has an intriguing plot, well-drawn characters and moves smoothly through different times.

I can’t stop thinking about this story

This book is amazing. The narrator was excellent at putting voices with each character, and you grew to love many of these people, how fragile some of them were. There were also points of laughter and very witty banter. I was so sad when it was over. I felt like I was saying goodbye to people that I had met and grew to love. One of the reviews said that it was confusing and hard to listen to. But that’s because there are several storylines being that weave together to the phenomenal ending. The book was exciting, thought provoking and at times actually horrifying. And everything led to the beautiful love story. I would give this book ten stars if I could. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!!!

Woven threads of past and present

Wonderful job weaving family histories of the past and present, slowly builds, really enjoyable listening.

The hidden child

Sorry to say this book was a disappointment. From the title you knew what this book is about. I am not a fan of ww2 stores about prison and sufferings at the hands of the Germans. Even the two main characters were very annoying in there attempt at sharing parental duties for a one year old. I was glad to get to the end of story about the past and how old people change.lol really