The Last Grudge: Winner of The Glass Key Award 2023
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WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARD 2023 FOR THE LAST GRUDGE While her colleagues investigate the brutal murder of a prominent businessman, Jessica Niemi must battle demons from her past in this terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Hunter. Powerful executive Eliel Zetterborg has been found murdered in his upscale Helsinki home. What at first seems like a straightforward case soon proves to be anything but when it becomes clear the murderer has other targets. The only clue the police have is a photo of Zetterborg with three men whose faces have all been scratched off. Detective Jessica Niemi has taken some time off from her work with the Helsinki police to track down the coven that nearly killed her, and her partner, Yusuf, is assigned to lead the investigation. But as Yusuf delves into the case, he realizes he needs Jessica's help. And as they dig deeper, they realize that the evil they've been hunting all along has returned and is lying in wait for the right moment to strike. What reviewers are saying about Max Seeck: 'Absolutely incredible' - Wall St Journal 'A rich, intensely suspenseful thriller' - Booklist Starred Review 'A riveting procedural with a deliciously creepy undertone' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review Praise for The Ice Coven: 'A disturbing mystery whose complex heroine's internal struggles only enhance the storyline' - Kirkus Reviews 'Outstanding . . . Masterfully tense' - Publishers Weekly
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Jessica Niemi is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Max Seeck.
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The Last Grudge is the third book in the Jessica Niemi series. It's not the best book in the series, but it's still an entertaining read.
In The Last Grudge we see Yusef become lead investigator in a homicide case, as Jessica has taken a leave of absence, but it's not long before Yusef seeks her help, and Jessica returns to work. The story moves along at a slow pace, and can sometimes be a little confusing as there are two timelines which sometimes run into each other.
There is a subplot which revolves around Jessica, and Yusef to an extent, but if you haven't read the previous books, you will find yourself scratching your head, as this subplot ties up some loose ends from the earlier books.
I hope that the tying up of these loose ends doesn't mean the end of the series. I'd like to hear more from Jessica and Yusef.
