BLACKOUT took my obsession with Ragnar Jonasson's Dark Iceland series to a new level. This story perfectly balances murder mystery with character development and present-day plotlines with flashbacks, and delivers a read that’s emotional, intriguing, and impossible to put down.
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Book Review: BURNED by Thomas Enger
BURNED, book one in Enger's Henning Juul crime series, is ambitious, accessible, and introduces readers to a series character they'll feel compelled to root for. I felt instantly at home in this book's world, and look forward to reading more from Enger down the road!
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Mini Book Review & Author Interview: Antti Tuomainen, author of THE MINE
I recently read (and thoroughly enjoyed) my first Finnish crime novel: THE MINE by Antti Tuomainen. This post is a two-for-one deal: read on for a mini-review of THE MINE, and then learn more about the book from its author!
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Book Review: THE ICE BENEATH HER by Camilla Grebe
From the moment I read its jacket copy, I knew THE ICE BENEATH HER would be a new favorite for me. What I didn't expect was the unique blend of contemporary psychological thriller and Nordic Noir that Camilla Grebe has effortlessly crafted.
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Book Review: THE TWILIGHT WIFE by A.J. Banner
I had very mixed feelings about THE TWILIGHT WIFE, and sadly didn't find it nearly as suspenseful as the other psychological thrillers that it's trying to compete with. That being said, if you're a newcomer to the crime fiction genre, this might still be a good choice for a gentle introduction to domestic and psychological thrillers.
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