Reviews

• “Opening an Aslak Nore novel is like plunging into the icy waters of Norwegian power, like a nuclear submarine: navigating the reefs of World War II, under the watchful eyes of Moscow, American counter-espionage, and radar. /…/ [A] high-tension domestic thriller. Littered with murders and traps, this story takes us behind the scenes of the Ukrainian conflict, on the trail of a mysterious terrorist, double agents, and arms dealers. The ramifications are complex, and the narrative is as dense as it is well-crafted.”

• “[The Alliance] is captivating from beginning to end. The Norwegian political scene is vividly portrayed, the author skillfully blending police investigation and political intrigue, and above all, maintaining a brisk pace while giving real depth to his characters.”

• “A breathtaking thriller.”

• “Aslak Nore not only has an immense talent for suggesting a thousand and one (false) leads, he knows how to turn the chaos of the world into a magnificent theatrical stage.”

• “Brilliant and highly topical. Aslak Nore has written yet another sparkling thriller that uses today’s situation in Ukraine, Russia, and Norway as the perfect backdrop. Extremely captivating and terrifyingly realistic. /…/ Nore demonstrates exceptional skill in building and maintaining suspense to the very end. This is a captivating and sweeping thriller that skillfully uses the current and unsettling state of affairs we live in to prompt reflection on this and that along the way. /…/ Aslak Nore has solidified his place as a top-tier suspense author.”

• “[Aslak Nore adds] a somewhat specific touch with the study of [his] characters’ personalities, which indeed goes a bit further than novels like those of John le Carré or Frederick Forsyth, because behind it all, there’s a humanity to the characters, a more psychological dimension.”