The Winners

In this compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove, the resilient community of Beartown is reawakened by reunion, new hope, and the construction of a fresh ice rink. Over two weeks, old rivalries flare and unresolved tensions resurface, intertwining the town’s love of hockey with personal struggles, family investigations, and emerging threats. As the community grapples with themes of loyalty, loss, and forgiveness, the story explores what it truly means to win and lose in the face of shared history and changing circumstances.