When the Devil Holds the Candle (Konrad Sejer, #4) in Nordic Noir

Jun 09, 2010 Naomi rated it it was amazing

I plan on giving all of my Karin Fossum reviews the same statement because I don't even want the hint of a spoiler on this woman's fantastic work. Fossum's writing gave me my love of Scandanavian mystery writers and I seek those writings out. Hands down,though, Fossum's work is the best I have come across so far ...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Anna added it

Shelves: 2012, bookcrossing

Third book in the Sejer series but the first one I read.
Fossum's style (at least in this book) reminds me of some of the other Scandinavian a generation ago crime authors like Sjöwall-Wahlöö and Joensuu.
(Or perhaps it was also influenced by such things as Columbo series in the TV, or vice versa?)
First we follow two young thugs who snatch a purse, and at some point of the thugs disappears. Sejer and Skarre end up turning the town upside down to find out where the thug is and what happened. Less ...more

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May 24, 2013 Laura rated it really liked it

One of her stronger books. Less a mystery than a study of the dark side of human nature, there's a lot of insight and a lot to think about in this book. Probably best read if you're familiar with the series, definitely worth checking out. ...more

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Nov 05, 2011 Nidia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: scandinavian-nordic-noir, read-in-2011

Fantastic! Superb writing, real well-drawn characters and an unusual psychological thriller that kept me involved from the beginning.
Fossum is becoming a favorite author!

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Apr 17, 2012 Steven rated it really liked it

Another excellent book in the Inspector Sejer series. In this one most of the action involves the perps but once again a page turner from beginning to end

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