The Lost Village

The title of the book really sucked me in! The premise is a whole village in 1959 disappeared in Silvertjan Sweden, all except one newborn baby and a dead woman hanging in the street. They never did figure out what happened back then. In present time a film crew decides to see if they can figure out the mystery for themselves and get the funding they need to film the documentary,

Alice is the leader of the adventure and also the granddaughter of Elsa. Elsa's letters from her sister are the only evidence she has to go on. Elsa, while she didn't live in the town anymore, her family still did. Her sister Aina being pivotal in the narrative from back then. The whole book has a very macabre vibe to it and the two timelines were exactly the right call.

After Tone is injured and disappears, all manner of crazy is unleashed. The closer they get to the truth, the more danger they are in.

The ending, while brilliant, felt a little unrealistic and could have done with a little more explaining. I didn't see it coming and I literally shouted out loud when we got to the climax!

If you haven't read it yet, it's a must! I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy!!! If you like creepy, suspenseful and something completely original, then this should be your next purchase.