by Karin Alvtegen · De Geus · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789044517705
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«Schaamte» is the psychological suspense novel by Karin Alvtegen, published by De Geus in paperback (318 pages, in Dutch).
The story follows Monika, a young doctor whose life becomes complicated when her colleague Mattias dies in a car accident. Monika, who at the last moment did not take his place in the vehicle, feels guilt and shame, and decides to help the widow financially without revealing her involvement. That secret leaves her exposed to blackmail and drags her into a spiral of lies.
Originally published as «Skam» in 2005, translated into Dutch by Edith Sybesma.
Recommended for readers of psychological thrillers and Nordic noir.
Karin Alvtegen is a Swedish author of crime fiction. Alvtegen's psychological thrillers are generally set in Sweden. Four of her books have been translated into English: Missing, Betrayal, Shadow and Shame.
