International sensation Kjell Eriksson has quickly built a name for himself amongst the top ranks of crime writers. In this highly acclaimed follow-up to The Cruel Stars of the Night, Manuel Alavez's life is in ruins. One of his brothers has died, and the other is in jail. Manuel is told that the man who crossed his brothers is running a restaurant in Uppsala. Shortly thereafter, a series of dramatic events leads to murder. Inspector Ann Lindell races to uncover the killer before the grim reaper strikes again.