Misterioso

In "Misterioso," the first installment of Arne Dahl’s Intercrime series, Detective Paul Hjelm finds himself under investigation after a tense hostage situation, only to be assigned to an elite task force. The team is tasked with capturing a sophisticated killer who preys on Sweden's business elite, executing his crimes to the haunting sounds of Thelonious Monk's "Misterioso." As Hjelm and his energetic partner, Jorge Chavez, chase leads through the treacherous realms of organized crime and elite societies, they confront deeper societal issues, including xenophobia in an increasingly diverse Sweden. This gripping thriller offers an intense introduction to Dahl's acclaimed storytelling and the unfolding complexities of crime and culture.