I recently read THE MINE by Antti Tuomainen, my first-ever Finnish crime novel! I thoroughly enjoyed this immersive and atmospheric read, and was thrilled to have the chance to ask a few questions of its author. This post is a two-for-one deal: read on for my thoughts on this immersive crime novel, and then learn more about the book from its author!
Read MoreIceland Noir Interview: Thomas Enger
One of my favorite panels at Iceland Noir featured author Thomas Enger, whose description of his crime series completely caught my attention. Thanks to his new publisher (Orenda Books) and of course Thomas himself, I got to speak with him after his panel! Read on for background information about Thomas, and what I learned from our conversation.
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Lotte Hammer, author of THE VANISHED
I'm so pleased to be able to share an interview with Danish author Lotte Hammer, one half of the writing duo responsible for the Konrad Simonsen series. Lotte and her brother Søren have received critical acclaim for their series, and today the newest Konrad Simonsen book releases in the US!
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Sofie Sarenbrant, Author of KILLER DEAL
KILLER DEAL is a fresh, engaging Scandinavian crime read. Sofie's Emma Sköld series is already wildly popular in Sweden, and it hit the US this spring! Read on for a synopsis of KILLER DEAL, and my conversation with this new voice on the Scandinavian crime fiction scene.
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Ragnar Jonasson, Author of the Dark Iceland Series
There is a special place in my heart for Ragnar's Dark Iceland series, and I'm so honored to have had the chance to speak with him. Read on for our discussion of crime writing, Ragnar's suggested Icelandic crime fiction reading list, and more information on the upcoming Dark Iceland TV series!
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