Post Mortem

Set across two timelines, this mystery by David Lagercrantz follows detective duo Rekke and Vargas as they investigate a series of brutal murders linked by cryptic numerical codes, while also exploring the story of Dag and Pompe’s European road trip in 1988, where dark secrets and literary aspirations intertwine. The novel weaves together the detectives’ modern-day quest with the last days of Sandra, a young aspiring writer, revealing a complex narrative of guilt, repression, and the darker sides of human nature. Combining literary intrigue with suspense, the story delves into themes of shame, memory, and the publishing world.