The Collector by Anne Mette Hancock (Crooked Lane Books)

This is a second psychological thriller by Danish writer Anne Mette Hancock. I reviewed the first one, The corpse flower here.

When 10-years old Lukas disappears from his school, it just seems that he has vanished into a thin air. He is described as an obedient and kind child, and his parents are prominent citizens. The only clues where he could be are his Instagram account and his bloodied jacket. Journalist Heloise Kaldan helps with the investigation and soon becomes obvious that many people are involved in this complicated case.

What hides behind fake smiles and who can a person trust? 

This is a complex and believable thriller about children, family relationships, dark pasts, violence, hopes, and grief. The characters are very relatable with their inner turmoils and neverending analysis.

All in all, a good read.

3,5/5