Twenty years ago two young women disappeared whilst holidaying in the peaceful resort of Fjallbacka. Now their remains have been discovered, along with those of a fresh victim, sending the town into shock.
Local detective Patrik Hedstrom, whose partnee Erica is expecting their first child, has personal reasons for wanting to find the killer. And when another girl goes missing, his attention focuses on the Hults, a feuding clan on misfits, religious fanatics and criminals. Which of this family's dark secrets will provide the missing clue?