Tysteren The Snitch

Anton Brekke #1

In Fredrikstad, the city’s richest man is found murdered. All signs point to a financial motive. From Kripos, Chief Inspector Anton Brekke is sent to lead the investigation. He’s bold, brash, and sharp-tongued, with a talent for attracting women, and a secret passion for poker.

New York, 1960s. Vincent Giordano is brought into the ranks of the infamous Locatelli mafia family and faces his initiation: executing a traitor.

With eager police student Magnus Torp in tow, Brekke begins to uncover multiple stories that unexpectedly intertwine, leading to a clever and surprising finale.

This is Jan-Erik Fjell’s first novel featuring the sharp-witted Anton Brekke. The international bestselling series has been translated into several languages, praised by critics, and for this debut, Fjell received the prestigious Norwegian Booksellers’ Prize.

Awards

The Norwegian Booksellers’ Award (Book of the Year) Norway

2010

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Reviews

“He impresses. He manages to capture the reader and has created a plot with an international flair.”

Fredriksstad Blad, Norway
“A powerful crime debut. This is crime fiction of the highest caliber—convincing, believable, and—above all—thrilling from the first page to the last. ”

Dagbladet, Norway
“A remarkably exciting crime novel featuring an original detective. We hope readers seize the moment, and that the author is already well into the second book about Anton Brekke.”

Dagens Næringsliv, Norway
“This is Fjell’s first crime novel, and he already masters the craft. This is one hundred percent entertainment.”

Verdens Gang, Norway