Marked for life is book one in a trilogy by Emelie Schepp and introduces us to public prosecutor Jana Berzelius. Jana is called upon after the head of the migration board is found shot and his wife is held as a suspect.
There’s no shortage of suspects in this story and Marked For Life was a really good start to this trilogy.
Jana Berzelius isn’t your average protagonist, I can’t say I particularly liked her but I didn’t dislike her either. She was certainly interesting though, she’s cold and distant and it’s very clear from the beginning that there is something not right, something that she’s hiding and her determination really comes out. I have to say by the end of the book I had a bit more respect for Jana and you realise why she is the way she is.
This was quite a fast paced book with many different threads, quite disturbing in some parts with human trafficking and violence but that added to the intensity of the plot. There were many secrets and plenty twists and turns to keep you guessing. It’s suspenseful and kept me turning the pages and I had it finished in two sittings.
With some interesting characters and a storyline that kept me totally gripped from start to finish I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store next in the trilogy.