Reviews

• “Atmospheric and complicated […] with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps.”

• “Swedish crime writer of the year. Bliss.”

• “[Stefan Ahnhem] knows suspense, and that is exactly what there is an abundance of in The Ninth Grave. The novel has some truly horrific scenes, and is at its high points such an eerie thriller that chills will run down the reader’s spine. A strong prose combined with short, action-packed chapters make the pages fly by, and at times it feels as if you are on the world’s fastest roller coaster.”

• “With Stefan Ahnhem’s arrival an heir of Stieg Larsson has finally appeared.”

• “Not for the faint-hearted.”

• “Lots of suspense and bloody action quite expertly put together.”

• “Imagine a mixture of Silence of the Lambs and Seven, and then add some Swedish family angst.”

• “I am completely convinced that The Ninth Grave too will be a success for the author as well the publisher.”

• “[Stefan Ahnhem] knows how to craft a polished crime thriller and maintains the suspense level throughout the entire book. The Ninth Grave is a gripping continuation of the debut novel.”

• “A cleverly composed thriller about extreme revenge.”

• “Ahnhem jumps – seemingly effortlessly – right over the bar, which was already set high with his first novel Victim Without a Face. /…/ A strong piece from the Scandinavian school.”

• “Ahnhem’s story is as bleak as the depths of a Nordic winter, as gory as a charnel house, and as far removed from the concept of Scandinavian hygge comfort as can be imagined, but still grips like a vice.”

• “Fans of Scandinavian noir won’t want to miss this disturbing thriller.”

• “Ahnhem is a gifted storyteller, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the complex whodunnit that’s actually set sixth months prior to his first novel featuring the same detective, Fabian Risk. /…/ Ahnhem could very well be our next Stieg Larsson with this thriller that crosses international borders, highlights potential government conspiracy, and features a love that transcends death. Highly recommended.”

• “Stefan Ahnhem certainly knows the art of telling incredible stories, and his prose is vivid and meticulous. His sense for detail along with the brief sentences and neat reveal of the plot […] all contribute to a great reader’s experience. /…/ I can’t wait for the next book.”

• “The dark and cold atmosphere, typically Scandinavian, the tension and the rhythm of the plot makes it an excellent thriller.”