The Body in the Bath

The Body in the Bath is a gripping mystery and police procedural set in the snowy landscapes of Reykjavik. Detective Helgi returns to work haunted by the death of his girlfriend, Aníta, who was killed in a car accident caused by his abusive ex-girlfriend, Bergþóra. Seeking an escape from his grief and rage, Helgi investigates the cold case of Hulda, a retired officer who vanished years ago.

As this international crime thriller unfolds, the lines between Hulda's past and Helgi's present blur. When Bergþóra is found dead in her bath, Helgi becomes the primary suspect in a new murder investigation. This work of European world literature follows a detective fighting to clear his name before the Christmas holidays. He must uncover the truth to survive this intense crime story and find peace.