Sandhamn Murders
5 books
Here are 5 books from the Sandhamn Murders series by Viveca Sten. Start with Still Waters (2008), then read the rest in the order below.
Books in order
Still Waters
Viveca Sten
On the idyllic Swedish island of Sandhamn, the discovery of a dead man washed ashore shatters the calm of the summer season. As detective Thomas Andreasson investigates, old secrets and buried tensions begin to surface among the island’s close-knit residents, drawing his childhood friend Nora Linde into the mystery. Set against the stark beauty of the Stockholm archipelago, this atmospheric crime novel explores betrayal, loyalty, and the dangerous divide between appearances and truth.
Closed Circles
Viveca Sten
When a prominent lawyer is shot aboard his yacht during Sandhamn’s prestigious sailing regatta, the island’s idyllic summer calm is shattered. Detective Thomas Andreasson is drawn into an investigation that exposes rivalries, betrayals, and long-buried secrets within the resort community’s wealthiest circles. As the danger escalates and another life is threatened, Thomas must determine how far ambition and resentment can drive those who appear to have everything. Atmospheric and suspenseful, this Nordic crime novel combines a tightly plotted mystery with vivid island settings and a compelling portrait of loyalty, privilege, and deception.
Guiltless
Viveca Sten
On the idyllic island of Sandhamn, a shocking crime unsettles the close-knit community and exposes tensions hidden beneath its serene surface. As Inspector Thomas Andreasson and lawyer Nora Linde pursue the truth, they encounter conflicting loyalties, buried secrets, and people determined to protect their own interests. Blending atmospheric Scandinavian settings with a tense, character-driven investigation, this gripping mystery explores guilt, justice, and the consequences of silence.
Tonight You're Dead
Viveca Sten
When a young man is found dead on the idyllic island of Sandhamn, detective Thomas Andreasson is drawn into an investigation that reaches far beyond the close-knit summer community. As the case exposes buried resentments and unsettling connections, the island’s serene surface gives way to a world of secrets, suspicion, and danger. Blending atmospheric setting with sharp psychological tension, this gripping Scandinavian mystery explores the destructive power of silence and the lengths people will go to protect the past.
In Harm's Way
Viveca Sten
In the seemingly idyllic Stockholm archipelago, a shocking crime draws detective Thomas Andreasson and lawyer Nora Linde into a case where personal loyalties and dangerous secrets collide. As the investigation reaches beyond the close-knit island community, old grievances and hidden motives threaten to place innocent lives in harm’s way. Blending atmospheric setting, psychological tension, and sharply observed relationships, this gripping Scandinavian crime novel explores justice, betrayal, and the risks of uncovering the truth.