Ellen Gustavsen's new thriller continues the story of teacher Johanna Brekke and police officer Lars Lukassen.

Johanna investigates the discovery of a dead woman in the fjord, unearthing secrets tied to the disappearance of a boy, Benjamin, more than two decades ago. Meanwhile, the local community faces a dry summer, environmental disputes over a unique bog, and deep-seated family feuds, creating a backdrop of tension and suspicion.

As Johanna digs deeper, she exposes a web of lies and hidden motives, where some are determined to keep the past buried. The novel blends climate change, social inequality, and village life into a psychological thriller, reminiscent of Liza Marklund's work.

The Living Grave is a suspenseful psychological thriller with climate change, social inequality, and village life as a bleak backdrop, where the Western Norwegian village becomes a character in itself.