ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thanks to our publisher in Sweden, Erika Degard, who is a creative force of nature to be reckoned with. You make us work hard, but you also make the same demands of yourself. We appreciate it. We’d also like to thank the rest of the team at Norstedts—you’re not named but you’re not forgotten.

Thank you to our agent, Judith Toth at Nordin Agency. It would take more than a pandemic to stop her from exporting John Adderley to the rest of the world.

We’re incredibly grateful to Ralf Lyxell, attorney and Värmland expert with specializations in Karlstad and Hammarö. He saved us from making several embarrassing topographical mistakes. Any that remain in this book are solely our doing.

Thanks to Dr. Karin Jansson at Karlstad Central Hospital, who offered her medical expertise and local insider knowledge.

Thank you to Gustaf Carlsson, our forensic expert. He’s accustomed to receiving peculiar text messages asking him: How long does it take for a body to freeze solid? Or: Can you tell from a bullet which model of gun fired it?

Our gratitude to David Miles and Joen Windahl, who provided wise comments and reflections. Your input has made The Other Sister a better book.

Thanks to our family and friends and everyone else we know who have helped in a plethora of ways, from offering general words of encouragement to fielding more specific questions such as: what punishment is meted out to someone who commits manslaughter while drunk driving?

Finally, a big thank-you to all booksellers, e-book and audio providers, and librarians out there who help readers find our books. We are indebted to you all.

Mohlin would particularly like to thank:

My wife, Anna, and daughters, Märta and Ellen, for always being there and making my life infinitely richer.

Nyström. My partner in crime and best friend. I’m so grateful we get to make this journey together.

Nyström would particularly like to thank:

My children, Smilla and Nicolas, for being my inspiration and giving me so much positive energy that half would be enough. And many thanks for your help with the ending, Smilla. ☺

Cristina Medina Espi. Gracias por abrirme los ojos.

Mohlin. For always being by my side—as a colleague and as an invaluable friend.