The Annie Ljung Series
After having spent recent years in Stockholm, Annie Ljung reluctantly returns to the quiet village of Lockne – a place she abandoned after a traumatic event in her youth. The scar on her neck is a constant reminder of what drove her away, but she is forced back to care for her ailing mother. Despite her best efforts to keep a low profile, she can’t shake the sense that the townspeople are whispering behind her back. She is desperate to make her stay brief, but Annie’s plans are derailed when her younger cousin mysteriously disappears.
At the same time, Annie loses her job in Stockholm and decides to accept a position at the local social services office. Her gift for getting people to open up grants her unique access to police investigations, drawing her deeper into the town’s undercurrents. Guarded and hesitant to let anyone into her personal life, Annie’s defenses start to crumble when she reconnects with her old high school sweetheart, Thomas. Yet, as she navigates their rekindled relationship, Annie continues to grapple with the unresolved emotions tied to her past trauma — haunted by reminders at every turn.
In the second book of the series, Annie joins forces with rookie police officer Sara Emilsson, who has her own struggles. Sara faces immense pressure from her father, who is an ex-police officer, and finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a professional distance from Annie as her feelings for her deepen. Sara’s growing emotions force Annie to question her own emotions towards Sara, and her relationship with Thomas.
Throughout the series, Annie must confront her inner demons while delving into complex cases with the local police. As she unravels the mysteries in Lockne, she comes to realize that the only way to truly face her past is by confronting her traumas headfirst in the town where it all begun.
The books in the Annie Ljung series are inspired by historical murder cases and are set in the heart of the majestic Ådalen. In the broken yet bold social worker Annie Ljung, Ulrika Rolfsdotter has created a new heroine who approaches police work from an unexpected angle.
