The Water's Edge

In Karin Fossum's gripping novel, a routine Sunday walk uncovers a tragic crime that sets a small Norwegian town on edge, as police investigate the mysterious death of a boy and subsequent disappearances. Tensions rise within the community and among the married couple Reinhardt and Kristine Ris, whose own involvement begins to weigh heavily on their relationship. With the investigation unfolding, the story explores the impact of grief, obsession, and the unraveling of innocence.