Herman Koch will forever be one of my favorite authors, and DEAR MR. M proves to me that he is an adaptive, ever-evolving author fully deserving of loyal readers. When I’m looking for a book with a sharp eye for human failings and a sharp wit to match, I will always choose Herman Koch.
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Book Review: HELL FIRE by Karin Fossum
HELL FIRE is a very different strain of Scandinavian crime fiction from my usual reads. Fossum has written a police procedural/family drama hybrid – and wow, does she do this well. This book is a police procedural, make no mistake—but its deep dive into the lives of its characters make it foremost a moving and tragic portrait of innocence lost.
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Review: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B.A. Paris
B.A. Paris’ BEHIND CLOSED DOORS is everything I need and more in a summer crime fiction read. Brimming with moments of quiet evil and breathtaking suspense, this is the perfect domestic thriller, guaranteed to make a big splash this August.
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Review: SECURITY by Gina Wohlsdorf
True ingenuity in a novel is hard to find, and Gina Wohlsdorf’s debut has it in spades. Much like its resort setting, SECURITY is a cutting-edge novel that showcases its creator’s impeccable design and eye for detail. Wohlsdorf writes a razor-sharp thriller with a clinical approach to gore, guaranteed to unsettle even the most seasoned crime reader.
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Left to right: Håkan, myself, and Jerker
Lunch with Erik Axl Sund, authors of THE CROW GIRL
On May 18th, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sit down and chat with Erik Axl Sund, the brilliant authors of THE CROW GIRL, arguably the best book I've read in recent memory. Read on for a behind the scenes glimpse into their writing process, their inspiration as authors, and more!
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