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Still Waters (Sandhamn Murders, #1)

Viveca Sten
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Still Waters (Sandhamn Murders, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Viveca Sten

Still Waters (Sandhamn Murders, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sandhamn, Sweden • 2000s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Still Waters by Viveca Sten follows Thomas Andreasson, a police detective, as he investigates the mysterious death of a young woman found on the Swedish archipelago of Sandhamn. Collaborating with his childhood friend, Nora Linde, Thomas uncovers a network of secrets and lies within the island community.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

49,003 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Still Waters by Viveca Sten is a captivating mystery novel set in the serene yet deceptive surroundings of the Swedish archipelago. Reviewers praise its atmospheric setting and well-developed characters, though some find the plot predictable. Overall, it offers a compelling read for fans of Nordic noir, blending suspense with a strong sense of place.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Still Waters (Sandhamn Murders, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Still Waters by Viveca Sten are typically fans of Nordic noir and atmospheric mysteries. If you appreciate suspenseful narratives like those in Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Henning Mankell’s Faceless Killers, you will likely be captivated by Sten's compelling characters and the richly depicted Swedish archipelago.

3.9

49,003 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sandhamn, Sweden • 2000s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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