The Scarred Woman by Jussi Adler-Olsen
I'm probably one of the last people to climb aboard the Scandinavian mystery/thriller train, but I've finally taken my seat, and I'm happy to say I get all the excitement. The Scarred Woman is the 7th novel in the Department Q series by Jussi Adler-Olsen. I usually don't like to start a series with the latest book, but I thought I'd give it a shot. For the most part, it worked for me. But, one of the major parts of the novel has a backstory that I wish I was more familiar with before jumping into this novel. Adler-Olsen makes up for that by digging into the story of Rose, one of the investigators for Department Q and not only familiarizing the reader with her sad, troubled past, but actually solving a big puzzle that will help her heal and move forward. Rose is an unforgettable character, and her mental scars from emotional and verbal abuse are so vivid that it's painful to read about her experiences. So. The Scarred Wom...