Happy New Year by Malin Stehn is a gripping Swedish thriller that follows two families as their New Year's Eve celebration turns into a nightmare when a teenage girl goes missing. Perfect for fans of Scandi noir, this twisty page-turner will keep you hooked until the final page.
As midnight approaches, old friends the Wiksells and the Anderssons raise their glasses in celebration. Across town, their teenage children host their own party, finally free to let loose. But the next morning, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Wiksell is missing. The hours tick by. The police get involved. And no one knows who to trust. Because these two families have a lot to hide. And some will do anything to keep the truth from getting out . . .
Malin Stehn is a Swedish writer who has written over 40 middle grade and young adult books and has worked for many years as a freelance editor. Stehn holds a master's degree in comparative literature and humanities and works as a lecturer. Stehn is also a singer and songwriter whose retro pop band Crayfish released a hit record in Japan in the late 90s. A Happy New Year is her debut adult novel.
