Jakob Melander, Danish Crime Author

Jakob Melander's THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. In this character-driven crime novel, readers are drawn into a fast-paced, addictive world of deceit and darkness surrounding Copenhagen detective Lars Winkler, a troubled and totally sympathetic man who you can't help but care for. With a gripping plot and a big heart, Melander's first Lars Winkler novel totally drew me in. In our Q&A, Jakob shares insights into creating Lars Winkler, his reading recommendations, and his fascinating perspective on why the world loves Scandinavian crime fiction!

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Sara Blaedel, Denmark's Queen of Crime

I'm beyond thrilled to share with you a chat that I had with Denmark's Queen of Crime, the incredibly talented Sara Blaedel. In our Q&A, Sara discusses the importance of creating villains with a human side, her process for plotting her novels, her experience as a female crime writer, and much more! Read on for a behind the scenes glimpse into crime writing, from one of Scandinavia's most talented writers.

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