Deceit

Deceit is the first book in a new series by Jónína Leósdóttir, and the first of Jónína's books to be translated into English by Quentin Bates, an established author in his own right.
Deceit is set in Reykjavík, in the early days of the Covid19 pandemic. The main protagonists are Sóffia, who is a detective with the Reykjavík police, and her ex-husband Adam, a psychologist, originally from England. Sóffia enlists the help of Adam as she sets out to investigate a series of malicious acts against certain businesses in the city.
The story incorporates many issues besides Covid19, such as bullying, transgender issues and terminal illness.
I enjoyed this book, although I failed to warm to Sóffia. I hope that more of Leósdóttir's books will be translated into English.