Alex Dahl
2 SeriesAlex Dahl, a half-American, half-Norwegian author, is renowned for her debut novel, "The Boy at the Door." Prior to this success, she wrote short stories published in the US and UK.
In Alex Dahl's "The Heart Keeper," Alison grapples with the drowning death of her daughter during a harsh Norwegian winter. Her daughter's heart is transplanted into a young girl named Kira, whose family struggles to move forward. Alison's grief manifests in a dangerous obsession as she inserts herself into Kira's family, seeking proximity to her deceased daughter. This dark tale explores the lengths to which a grieving mother will go to remain connected to her child.
