Camilla Sten Archives - Criminal Element -- Login / Register Search for: -- Search for: Read Excerpts Reviews Author Spotlight Essays Interviews Book Listicles On-Screen Television Film Trailers Cooking the Books Newsletter Login / Register Camilla Sten Featured Excerpt: The Break-Up Retreat by Camilla Sten By Crime HQ March 31, 2026 Chapter 1 Despite blasting the air conditioning, my hands are sweaty on the steering wheel. The sun seems brighter up north than I’m used to, the light so harsh and white I’m squinting through the windshield despite my sunglasses. The car smells like stress sweat, and antiseptic cleaning agent, and pine, courtesy of the jaunty… Featured Excerpt: The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten By Crime HQ April 25, 2025 PROLOGUE  May 12, 2012  The bonfire was starting to die out. It had been a pitiful attempt at a fire to begin with, fueled by optimism and vodka. The few skinny, damp branches they’d managed to find on the island had barely agreed to catch flame after half an hour of gentle coercion at the… Once Upon a Crime: “All Too Well” By Crime HQ December 7, 2021 We teamed up with six mystery writers to create a short story in real-time. The end result was “All Too Well” which you can read in full below! A special thank you goes out to the participating authors (in order of appearance): Gigi Pandian, Samantha Jayne Allen, Anna Downes, Camilla Sten, Alex Finlay, and Stacy… Minotaur Winter Sampler: Six New Books to Make Your Heart Race By Crime HQ September 28, 2021 If you can’t decide on what to read, the Minotaur Winter Sampler is the perfect way to choose. Whether you want to start a series or read a standalone novel, the Sampler has you covered. The Sampler contains the beginnings of six different mysteries, so don’t be surprised if you end up wanting to finish… The Resting Place by Camilla Sten: Cover Reveal and Excerpt By Crime HQ June 1, 2021 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FIVE HOURS LATER Eleanor  The light in the small room is cold, the stark, white glare of an eco-friendly bulb. I’m sure it’s meant to be reassuringly normal, just like the anonymous chair I’m sitting on, and the smooth, light-wood table in front of me. When I look at my hands I… Book Review: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten By Janet Webb March 30, 2021 Something was very wrong in the Lost Village, which is immediately apparent to Albin and Gustaf, two policemen who were sent there in August 1959. Silvertjärn (tjärn being Swedish for lake) is a remote backwater, a “pleasant, unassuming place,” However, as Gustaf and his partner arrive on a beautiful afternoon, the community is completely silent.… Cover Reveal + New Excerpt: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten By Crime HQ June 18, 2020 Addictively gripping and brilliantly chilling, The Lost Village by Camilla Sten (Minotaur Books, April 6, 2021) is a pulse-pounding, riveting thriller from beginning to end. Get your sneak peek of the cover here, and continue reading on below for an exclusive excerpt! About Advertise With Us Terms of Use Privacy Notice Your Privacy Choices Contact Us Site Powered by Supadu The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility.