Winners

The final part of the trilogy from the hockey town of Medvědín

After the tragic events that no one wants to talk about, the Bear community did what they always do - they all put their heads down and tried to move on. After two years, it even seems that the city has managed to heal old wounds. A new hockey rink has been built by the lake, Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich are returning home and their reunion with old friends is full of joy and optimism. But there's still something lurking beneath the surface that's keeping Medvedin from moving forward. The former rivalry with neighbouring Hede hasn't gone anywhere, and while the towns used to settle their differences in hockey matches, something sinister is now looming. Tensions between communities are rising, and it is only a matter of time before the violence crosses a proportionate threshold. When hatred stirs to action. And when someone grabs a gun and points it at the stadium...

Swedish writer Fredrick Backman concludes his series in spectacular style and once again won't let readers catch their breath.