Johan Theorin (b. 1963) began his literary career as a journalist and short-story writer, but has since gone on to receive international recognition as a writer of suspense novels. He is now considered to be one of the most talented authors of crime and mystery fiction in Scandinavia.
Leif GW Persson's Falling Freely, as if in a Dream has been shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger 2015. The novel is the final instalment in his Story of a Crime trilogy.
Yrsa Sigurdardottir is the winner of the Petrona Award 2015 for 'Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year' for her novel The Silence of the Sea, translated by Victoria Cribb and published by Hodder and Stoughton.
Jo Nesbø’s book signing and press event for his novel Police, the tenth installment in the Harry Hole series, saw an awe-inspiring number of fans crowding the streets of Prague. Over 1 500 readers lined up to receive the author’s autograph.
Kristina Ohlsson's The Silver Boy has been awarded the Swedish Booksellers' Association’s 2014 'Your book – Our choice' prize. The prize is awarded to one author of children’s books and one author of regular fiction each year.
Trial of Life written by Björn Olaf Johannessen, Erland Loe and Per Screiner, was awarded with this year's Golden Screen (Gullruten) for 'Best Script for Drama'. The Golden Screen is an annual award for the Norwegian TV industry, with a committee represented by the major national TV companies (NRK, TV 2, TV3, TVNorge).
Kristina Ohlsson's The Silver Boy has been awarded the Swedish Book Jury's Prize 2014 for ‘Best Novel of the Year’ in the category ‘Ages 9 to 12.’ The winner of the annual award is decided by the readers’ vote; this year approximately 36,000 children participated.
Jo Nesbø’s Blood on Snow is No. 1 on the Hungarian bestseller list.
Jo Nesbø’s Police, the tenth installment in the Harry Hole series, is for the third consecutive week No. 1 on the Czech bestseller lists for printed books and e-books.
Thomas Engström (b. 1975) is an established writer and journalist, specializing in security policy affairs and foreign politics. During his academic and professional career he’s obtained a law degree with emphasis on International Law and Human Rights.
Armenia, Zangak
Two-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
Portugal, Cultura
Two-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
Portugal, Quetzal
Two-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
Türkiye, Timas
Two-book deal closed by Emma Granberg
UK, Orenda
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[A] thrilling novel about what a crime can do to a person—whether you are a victim or a perpetrator.
– Ölandsbladet
(…) with his background in crime fiction and her Italian roots, the result is, naturally, cozy Italian murder mysteries.
– Tara
The Doubt delivers quality from the very first page. Guilt, revenge, and trust are the key ingredients, and the author duo weaves them together masterfully. There’s no doubt that this series is here to stay.
– Randaberg24
With impressive brilliance, Jørn Lier Horst ties together the two plot lines of a breathlessly thrilling criminal drama. It doesn’t get any better than this.
– Aftonbladet
A wonderful reunion with the crime hero. /…/ The playful language complements the great intrigue. (…) A crime novel that will excite many this summer. All of these will, just like the undersigned, be hoping for new sequel novels.
– Adresseavisen
It’s a warm summer day when the truck rolls in over the farmyard, unloading something strange: not quite a caravan or an RV, but a massive cube. From the cube steps a boy. His name is Marjo. Who is he? And why has he come to the farm?
