The House Where Evil Sleeps (2012)
Grimsson #7 On St. Thorlak's Day in 1979, a fire engulfs a house in the remote area of Kollafjörður. A seven-year-old boy miraculously survives, but his parents and two younger siblings perish in the flames. The boy loses his memory but is haunted by nightmares of fire, smoke, and a terrifying man wielding a hammer. In late November 2007, Detective Hörður Grimsson is called to a house in one of Reykjavik’s residential neighborhood. In the basement, an old man is found lying in a pool of blood. While it appears to be an accident, Grimsson suspects foul play. Shortly afterward, a family of four moves into an isolated house in Kollafjörður, reawakening the ghosts of the past... In this gripping installment of Nordic Noir, Stefán Máni masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, dark secrets, and haunting memories. As Grimsson delves deeper, he uncovers a chilling connection between the past and present that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.