Woman with a Mole. Poster of the 2001 TV series and cover of the 1996 book, Woman With Birthmark
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Woman With Birthmark
Håkan Nesser, 1996
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Martin Asphaug, 2001

Following her mother’s passing, a young woman initiates a quest to track down several men seemingly linked by a particular piece of music. She plays this haunting melody to each of them over the phone, only to follow with their demise.


Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1995 book, A Summer with Kim Novak
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A Summer with Kim Novak
Håkan Nesser, 1995
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Martin Asphaug, 2005

It’s the year 1962, and Erik, along with his newly befriended companion Edmund and his adult brother Henry, is set to enjoy their summer vacation in a somewhat run-down house near Lake Genesaret. Everything seems perfect as the summer unfolds to be the best they’ve ever had. However, things take a dark turn when Ewa Kaludis, bearing a striking resemblance to Kim Novak, arrives at their retreat. She initiates a fateful relationship with Henry, and that’s when ‘the terrible thing’ occurs, leaving everyone in suspense as to who might be responsible.


Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Studio Sex. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Exposed
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Exposed
Liza Marklund, 1999
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Agneta Fagerström-Olsson, 2012

When a stripper from Studio Sex is murdered, the case ignites political controversy as the police uncover the Minister of Trade’s visit to the club on the night of the crime. Delving into the investigation evokes painful memories for Annika, leading her to take the case personally.