Oaths We Break

A Second Case for Svea Karhuu and Jon Nordh

  • A masterpiece of Swedish suspense
  • ‘An immensely complex, well-researched crime novel with a surprising twist." - krimicouch.de

A brutal serial killer leaves behind mysterious hieroglyphics. The nation is on edge. And when a popular true-crime podcaster gets involved, the investigators come under pressure.

A body with a crocodile’s head is found in Malmö. Recently widowed detective Jon Nordh and his colleague Svea Karhuu – transferred for disciplinary reasons – are faced with a mystery. As more bodies appear, it becomes clear they’re dealing with a serial killer who stages his victims as ancient Egyptian deities and leaves cryptic messages behind. Panic spreads. And, to make matters worse, an obscure true-crime podcaster suddenly seems to know more than the investigators themselves. Then a young girl goes missing – and events begin to spiral out of control…

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  • Publisher: KiWi-Paperback
  • Release: 14.08.2025
  • ISBN: 978-3-462-00707-7
  • 448 Pages
  • Series: Tatort Malmö
  • Authors: Roman VoosenKerstin Signe Danielsson
Oaths We Break
Roman Voosen Kerstin Signe Danielsson Oaths We Break
Jon Nordstrøm
© Jon Nordstrøm
Roman Voosen

Roman Voosen  was born in 1973, grew up in Papenburg, and has studied and worked in Bremen, Växjö and Göteborg.

Jon Nordstrøm
© Jon Nordstrøm
Kerstin Signe Danielsson

Kerstin Signe Danielsson was born (1983) and grew up in Växjö. She works as an author and teacher in Småland.