Nothing Grows by Moonlight

Torborg Nedreaas’ Nothing Grows by Moonlight weaves a haunting tale of secrets and survival in a remote Norwegian village. When protagonist Liv returns home after years of self-imposed exile, she uncovers long-buried truths about her family’s past, tangled in folklore and fear. The story unfolds under the eerie glow of the midnight sun, blending psychological tension with the stark beauty of Nordic landscapes. Nedreaas explores themes of isolation, inherited trauma, and the fragile boundary between reality and myth. As Liv digs deeper, alliances fracture, and the line between protector and perpetrator blurs, leaving readers questioning who to trust. The novel’s atmospheric prose and slow-burn suspense create a gripping meditation on how the past shapes identity—and how some shadows refuse to fade.