Nordic Noir’s reigning king is back. THE THIRST is everything readers have come to love and expect from Nesbo: it’s gritty, brooding, violent, and just plain addictive. Readers new to the Harry Hole series will love this story for its gripping case and brilliant plotting; longtime fans of Nesbo’s books will feel as though they’ve come home to long-lost friends. It might only be April, but I’m already calling it: Nesbo has written my favorite book of 2017.
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Book Review: THE CHILD by Fiona Barton
Fiona Barton made a name for herself with her New York Times-bestselling debut, THE WIDOW (2016). This spring, Barton is back with THE CHILD (6/27/17). In THE CHILD, Barton has crafted a character-driven suspense novel that packs an emotional punch, with a deeply satisfying final plot twist. Readers eager for an immersive, heartbreaking, and addictive story of love and loss will find their perfect summer read in THE CHILD.
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Crime Festival Journal: Krimimessen Horsens 2017
I was beyond excited to make my first trip to Denmark for Krimimessen 2017! This crime book festival is held in the Horsens State Prison, and brings together authors from around the world with a huge crowd of crime fiction readers. Here you'll find a day-by-day recap of my time in Denmark, including both my time at the gorgeous Kurhotel Skodsborg for an event with Sara Blaedel, and my time at the crime festival in Horsens!
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Krimimessen Horsens 2017 Author Interview: Gabriella Ullberg Westin
While in Denmark for Krimimessen Horsens 2017, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Swedish crime writer Gabriella Ullberg-Westin to discuss her books, her writing career, and much more! Read on for more about Gabriella, including the incredibly sweet story of how her husband helped her fulfill her dream of writing a crime book, and the impressive research that Gabriella has put into her novels.
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Krimimessen Horsens 2017 Author Interview: Stuart MacBride
Do you have any authors whose books you just can’t believe you haven’t read yet? Stuart MacBride is definitely one of mine. Last weekend, I got the best possible introduction to his books: while in Denmark for Krimimessen 2017, I got to sit down with Stuart himself and discuss his writing, his background, Shakespeare, and a whole lot more!
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