I’m absolutely thrilled to share today’s interview with CBTB readers! Lars Kepler is the author behind the internationally-bestselling Joona Linna series - and this week, their brilliant thriller THE SANDMAN releases in the US. From the moment I first started reading THE SANDMAN by Lars Kepler (Knopf; 3/6/18) in the fall of 2017, I knew it would be a strong contender for my favorite read of 2018… and I stand by that first impression! Today's interview discusses everything from the book's vivid characters to the research that went into writing this dark thriller - and a whole lot more.
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Author Q&A: Ragnar Jonasson, NIGHTBLIND (Dark Iceland Series)
Today (12/5/17) is the US publication day for NIGHTBLIND, book two in Ragnar Jonasson’s brilliant Dark Iceland series! The Dark Iceland books have been a personal favorite of mine for quite a while now, and I’m thrilled to see this exceptional series releasing in the US. If you’re a newcomer to the Dark Iceland books, you’ve come to the right place: I’m delighted to have Ragnar Jonasson joining me on CBTB today to chat about his unmissable crime fiction series, and its newest installment: NIGHTBLIND.
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Nordic Noir Author Interview: David Lagercrantz
If there’s one series that has become synonymous with Scandinavian crime fiction for American readers, it’s the late Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series. Launched with the infamous THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, these books - and their leading lady, Lisbeth Salander - flung open the doors for Nordic Noir in the US. In the wake of Larsson’s passing, Swedish author David Lagercrantz has carried on writing Lisbeth’s story - and today, the newest series installment THE GIRL WHO TAKES AN EYE FOR AN EYE releases in the US! It’s my absolute pleasure to share that I was asked to interview David Lagercrantz for The Big Thrill, the website of the International Thriller Writers Organization - and that interview is now live!
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Nordic Noir Facebook Live Interview + Book Signing with Jo Nesbo
Tomorrow, May 9th, marks the US release of my favorite author Jo Nesbo’s newest Harry Hole novel, THE THIRST! In honor of this new series installment, I’m so excited to share this blog post recapping my incredible day spent meeting Jo and interviewing him on Facebook Live. I also attended his book discussion and signing at Barnes & Noble Union Square - an event which you’ll find recapped below as well! It was an absolute dream come true to meet Jo and have the chance to interview him, and I’m so thankful to his US publisher for making this possible.
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Nordic Noir Q&A: Emelie Schepp, Author of MARKED FOR REVENGE
I'm thrilled to share my second Q&A with Emelie Schepp, Swedish crime author of the Jana Berzelius series! This Q&A covers Book 2 in Schepp's series, MARKED FOR REVENGE, which releases 2/28/17 from MIRA Books. If you're looking for a Scandinavian book recommendation that has action, timely social issues, and a driving plot, Schepp's series might be perfect for you.
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