The Lost Ones

Written by Johan Rundberg · Translated by Eva Apelqvist

Part of the The Moonwind Mysteries series

A young girl hunts a shadowy killer in 1880 Stockholm, uncovering dark secrets and family mysteries.

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222 pages

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In 1880 Stockholm, twelve-year-old Mika's name is cleared just in time to help Detective Hoff with a baffling case. A wealthy teen vanishes, and her family is desperate to keep it quiet. As Mika investigates, a chilling discovery at a construction site suggests the notorious Dark Angel might be involved. With the summer heat rising, Mika faces tough choices, unraveling secrets that could lead to the killer—and her own family's hidden past. Can she bring the Dark Angel into the light before more lives are lost?

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Mika will do what it takes to make sure there are no more lost ones–and to bring the infamous killer, the Dark Angel, out into the light.It’s summer in 1880 Stockholm, and the city bakes in the heat–but the heat on twelve-year-old Mika is lifting. After lying low following the dramatic blast at the jail, Mika’s relieved to learn her name is finally cleared. And it’s not a moment too soon–because Detective Hoff has a perplexing case involving the disappearance of a local teen. The girl’s wealthy family wants to make sure things stay quiet. Why would a girl who has everything want to run away? And why is her family so afraid to go public?Then Tekla reaches out to Mika with a truly chilling discovery at a construction site in the city–a discovery that might hit a little too close to home for Mika. Could it be the work of the Dark Angel?As the summer heats up, Mika will make some tough choices as she works to uncover these mysteries, including the biggest mystery of all: her own family. Join Mika and Detective Hoff in this thrilling new installment of the Moonwind Mysteries series!

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