A review by mg_in_md_
Blessed Are Those Who Thirst by Anne Holt

4.0

This was another of my Mom's First Reads wins, so my review is based on the advanced uncorrected proof. This is the second installment of the Hanne Wilhelmsen series that was first published in the 1990s. Even though it was written more than a decade ago, the story and issues still felt fresh and relevant. Hanne Wilhelmsen is a police officer who is handling a potentially grisly series of crimes -- although no bodies have turned up, so it is possibly a hoax -- and a rape case during a brutal heat wave. The story touches on the issues of immigration, violent crimes against women, and sexual identity in addition to offering a compelling mystery. The writing and translation were both excellent. I enjoyed being introduced to a new Scandinavian author and found Hanne an interesting and likable character. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more books in this series and look forward to spending more time in Hanne's world.