Solveig Vidarsdotter

Thirty-two-year-old Ingrid Kvarnberg has just left a prestigious post as an inspector with Stockholm’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Her father has suffered a stroke and, in a twist of fate, a community officer position has opened up at the small local police station in Gäddede, in the Frostviken area of Jämtland, making it possible for Ingrid to return to her home village. Her only colleague at the station is Erland Skogmo, an older officer, but despite their differences, the two soon realise that they complement each other well. Ingrid has more experience of major crime and complex investigations, while Erland has greater, up-to-date local knowledge. Their precinct is vast and sparsely populated, its terrain dominated by mountains and forests, and the nearest regional CID, in Östersund, is more than three hours' drive away.

In this series, we follow realistic police procedures as violent crimes disrupt life in Frostviken. Solveig Vidarsdotter presents a rich cast of characters, drawing close to neighbours and family, local politics, and the Sámi community—particularly a few individuals who become very important over the course of the series. Through the novels, Vidarsdotter skilfully unfolds her mysteries while also shedding light on the modern challenges of life in this vibrant and fascinating landscape, far from the big-city lights.

Three novels have been published in the Frostviken Murders series to date: Isvittring / The Scent of Ice (2013 & 2017), Nässelvrede / The Wrath of Nettles (2017), and Rävlystnad / The Craving of Foxes (2019). The fourth instalment, Skamklädnad / The Shroud of Shame, will be published in June 2026.