Hidden in Snow

Sten’s (“Sandhamn Murders” books) first installment in the “Åre Murders” series, narrated by Laura Jennings, follows the disappearance of 18-year-old Amanda Halverson, who went missing after a winter holiday party in the ski resort of Åre, Sweden. Stockholm police officer Hanna Ahlander is staying at her sister’s ski lodge in the area, recovering from job loss and a broken heart. When she hears about Amanda’s disappearance, her police training kicks in, and she joins the search. The weather is bitterly cold, with snow and wind hampering the rescue efforts. Hanna ends up joining the Åre police force, working with Detective Inspector Daniel Lindskog to uncover the truth about what happened to Amanda. As they do so, more sinister activities come to light, and Hanna finds that she may have become a target herself. Jennings skillfully portrays Sten’s vivid characters and brings out the broad range of emotions and the effect of violence on this small town.