I cannot die now. I’ve got to get home and hide the body.

When Gemma regains consciousness in the ICU after suffering a stroke, only one thought occupies her mind: the cursed body, which absolutely cannot remain where it is. But what can a half-paralyzed woman in her seventies possibly do in such a situation? She certainly can’t involve anyone else. And yet stubbornness and ingenuity can take a person surprisingly far … and sometimes life sends a woman in distress help from the most unexpected quarters.

Absolute Gem is the brand-new novel by Jonina Leosdottir, author of the popular Edda series. Jonina’s pitch-black sense of humor shines in this intricate yet warm story that never stops surprising.

“Another original voice from Iceland. Leosdottir brings wit, pace and a fantastic central character to her story-telling.”
ANN CLEEVES