Reviews

• “The Sea Cemetery is filled with drama.”

• “Both a historical novel, a crime novel, and a political thriller. /…/ A story that dives deep into an analysis of the dynamics of loyalty, both the political, the ethical, and the purely personal. /…/ One of those stories that the readers can let themselves get immersed by and forget both time and space.”

• “Everything falls into place in Aslak Nore’s novel. It’s like a refined precision product, a lifebuoy for the struggling book market. Moreover, it’s the kind of work both the author and the publisher can be proud of.”

• “A saga which revolves around the secrets of a large Norwegian family. The strength of its storytelling and its truly romantic energy make [The Sea Cemetery] a perfect example of an authentic page turner.”

• “This saga will delight fans of Succession and enchant readers fond of complex intrigues. The Scandinavians are still the kings of chills.”

• “An impeccably constructed Scandinavian thriller, which, with psychological twists and turns, proves impossible to put down.”

• “When we think of Norwegian crime, we immediately think of Jo Nesbø. /…/ However, a countryman based in Marseille has appeared to outcompete him.”

• “A fresco about family and geopolitics which in its darkness places itself between the Millenium trilogy and Succession.”

• “An enlightening and captivating saga.”

• “An ambitious tale.”

• “A gripping story on family, power, wealth, and cover-ups.”

• “Original and filled with cliffhangers—this should be a TV series! Everything about the plot is great, and the ending is definitely surprising.”

• “A formidable literary novel.”

• “A captivating, thrilling novel about betrayal, forbidden love, and a big family secret. Reads like pure poetry.”

• “Aslak Nore has written a smashing crime novel packed with intriguing characters and with a compelling plot that captivates the reader from the first page to the last. /…/ A cornucopia of a crime novel which not even the most critical reader can resist. /…/ The reading evokes Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, with their portrayal of dark family secrets hidden beneath a heavy layer of tradition and money.”

• “Smashing entertainment written with great literary excess.”

• “What a writer. A riveting suspense novel.”

• “A cleverly composed and read-worthy crime novel. /…/ Both thrilling and an easy read. [The Sea Cemetery] places itself at the heart of Norwegian crime literature.”

• “Layer upon layer of power and deceit. The Sea Cemetery is a suspense novel worthy of the name.”

• “A thrilling family drama, built like a suspense novel with a strong drive.”