Kräftskivan

Kräftskivan The Crayfish Party

Old friends reunite for a crayfish party in the remote outer archipelago of Stockholm. The last time they were together was years ago, when the reality show they worked on ended in tragedy.

As the schnapps flow and tensions rise, a violent storm sweeps in. Strange signs suggest they are not alone on the island, and when one of them is found murdered, the festive gathering spirals into a desperate fight for survival. Has the past finally caught up with them? And is the killer someone among them?

The Crayfish Party is a cinematic thriller about secrets, guilt, and revenge. With a focus on complex relationships and page-turning tension, Martin Österdahl has created a claustrophobic chamber play in five acts.

Reviews

  • The Crayfish Party is linguistically impeccable. /…/ Österdahl is truly skilled.”

    Borås Tidning, Sweden

  • “The atmosphere grows stifling and deeply uncomfortable, to say the least.”

    Norrtelje Tidning, Sweden

  • “It has a page-turning quality to it (…). The craftsmanship is nicely executed, and Österdahl’s distinct angle, where a reality TV show spirals disastrously, works well.”

    BTJ, Sweden

Author
Martin Österdahl
Published
2024
Genre
  • Thriller
Pages
300
Reading material

Swedish edition

English sample translation & summery

Rights sold

Finland, Aula Kustannus

Germany, Blanvalet

Italy, Giunti

Norway, Cappelen Damm

Sweden, Bookmark

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