Coercion (2023)

Coercion (2023)

A murder occurs in a summer house at lake Laugarvatn, and Magga, the daughter of psychologist Adam and detective Soffia, becomes involved in the case. Complications arise when it is revealed that one of Adam's clients has received a threatening letter connected to the murder. Reluctantly, Adam finds himself assisting his fiery ex-wife, Soffia, who is determined to solve the mystery. Meanwhile, Adam's mother's dementia worsens, and a hidden secret involving Jenny comes to light.

Coercion is Jonina's twenty-first book and the third to feature Adam and Soffia. The first two have been warmly received by readers. Here she continues to weave a tangled mystery with an engaging cast of characters, each of whom brings a complex set of their own issues to the story.