English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion
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Hi Sharon. Can I ask if you liked the first book in the series? I keep seeing this one & it sounds interesting but I didn't enjoy the first one at ..."
Read the three of them as they came out and enjoy them. Like the characters. Curious how the tv series will play? One was, as with most first of a series, taken up a lot with building the characters, past and present.
I just finished "Blood on snow" by Nesbo. Caisy I didn't hear about "more blood" guess it's not published in dutch yet.
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Midnight Sun .... February 2016 USA sequel BoS......pre order iBook November 2015 Europe.
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Really liked The Rosie Project, it's so Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory.
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Midnight Son, Blood on Snow 2, by Jo Nesbo downloaded in the night.....yipee. Also new Ian Rankin, Even Dogs in the Wild......a new Rebus. Sadly both will have to wait as I'm reading a very weird book The Undesired......
Kenneth wrote: "You're lucky you live in Poland, we don't get "More Blood" until February 16, 2016. It will be called Midnight Sun because our publishers like that name more. Not to confuse people ..."it has been released here last month but I was finishing my MA degree and didn't have time for books that weren't releated to my thesis. I think I prefer the US title :-)
have you read The Rosie Effect as well? it doesn't get good reviews but I have to admit I already miss Don :-)
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Sharon wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Career of Evil....and it's good!"Hi Sharon. Can I ask if you liked the first book in the series? I keep seeing this one & it sounds interesting but I didn't enjoy the..."
I have read the first two books and have just started "Career of Evil." I liked the characters in the first book but the plot has a "gotcha" that I missed. Don't remember much about the second book.
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I have several of those idiosyncrasies as well :-) I'm probably the most awkward person when it comes to dating. Maybe thay's why I enjoyed reading this book :)I have finished Blood on Snow/Midnight Sun. I didn't like Blood on Snow #1 but Midnigt Sun wasn't that predictable :-)
I've just read Dark as My Heart by Finnish writer Antti Tuomainen. A very fine read with all the hallmarks of Scandi-crime - sparsely written, intriguing characters, remote locations - and a very noir story-line.
It was published in the UK this month and has been translated very well as far as I can tell. It's only on Goodreads in it's original language Synkkä niin kuin sydämeni
It was published in the UK this month and has been translated very well as far as I can tell. It's only on Goodreads in it's original language Synkkä niin kuin sydämeni
Thanks for the link Fizzycola
Know it's not Nordic but just finished Prayer for the Dead by James Oswald. Read all five books in the series - always a supernatural edge to the crime theme
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I got his second book [book:The Rosie Effect it starts off with them getting married and moving to the U.S. and you'll have to get it to find out what happens :-)
I am reading Nesbo's second Blood on Snow and small enjoying it so far. I was disappointed with the first one.
Oops a typo and can't see a way to edit. Meant to say am enjoying Blood on Snow 2. Will add that I just finished Ohlsson's TheChosen - sometimes I was confused about characters - but was glad I persevered.
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I have finished [book..."
I finished [book:The Rosie Effect|23492671] by Graeme Simsion. It was as good as the first book. Even better.
I just finished Sandman by Lars-Kepler. Really liked it. Only thing I regret is that I read it before Stalker.
l meant after stalker of course
Just finished this....dark, DARK scandinavian thriller. Very atmospheric setting & a compelling MC that makes me want to find book #2 right away.
Sandy wrote: "Just finished this....dark, DARK scandinavian thriller. Very atmospheric setting & a compelling MC that makes me want to find book #2 right away."
Hi Sandy - just done the same. Started with Snow Angels and just finished Lucifer's Tears #2. Going to Helsinki next year so it was very timely. Have my snow gear ready.
Angela wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Just finished this....dark, DARK scandinavian thriller. Very atmospheric setting & a compelling MC that makes me want to find book #2 right away."
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Hi Angela. I really enjoyed this book although I have this foreboding feeling about Kari's marriage. When I was looking up the next book, I was sad to learn the author has passed away.
I'm so envious of your trip, Finland is on my travel list (I live in the "great white north" so already have a suitable wardrobe...) . Have a great time!
Lekker-Lezen wrote: "l meant after stalker of course"Glad to read your post.I am a big Lars Kepler fan and didn't know the fifth in the series was out. Not for me since English is released in May 2016!
Lori wrote: "Lekker-Lezen wrote: "l meant after stalker of course"
Glad to read your post.I am a big Lars Kepler fan and didn't know the fifth in the series was out. Not for me since English is released in May..."
Well Lori, I think you will really like The Stalker. It's about a serial killer filming his victims and showing them on youtube before killing them...
Glad to read your post.I am a big Lars Kepler fan and didn't know the fifth in the series was out. Not for me since English is released in May..."
Well Lori, I think you will really like The Stalker. It's about a serial killer filming his victims and showing them on youtube before killing them...
Can't wait!! Marked my calendar for 5/2016!
I just started reading "sj watson second life". Hope it's as good as "before I go to sleep".
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The Chosen, Fredrika Bergman & Alex Recht # 5. 9/15. iBook.
Seems only five of b&r.....so curious how it will end!
Writer then started a series With 2 new, not translated yet with Martin Brennen....
Bought "The Hanging Girl " by Jussi Adles Olssen today. Was a bargain. Part 6 in Department Q.
Lekker-Lezen wrote: "Bought "The Hanging Girl " by Jussi Adles Olssen today. Was a bargain. Part 6 in Department Q."Just finished. Big read. Lots of characters but enjoyed the plot and descriptions of the countryside.
I am reading it now and enjoying it. Good story
I have been so busy lately and had no time for books but today I've started reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Wolf Winterhas just come into the library. About a quarter of the way through and finding it hard to put down. Wasnt sure when I saw it was set in 1717 but its a nice change from police based investigations.
I am readingVictim Without a Face Stefan Ahnhen It is a story set in Sweden. I had no heard of this particular writer but he does a lot of script writing, apparently for Henning Mankell. I am enjoying this book. Perhaps his writing reminds me of Indridason than any other writer. I shall continue to read this and any sequel . Is anyone in the group aware of him?.
A new book just released by Ronald Simonar “Posttraumatic” a superb story; interesting, intriguing, surprising, violent, sadistic and shocking. It plays with your mind is very dark but holds the reader a real thriller. ,
I just finished the last Inspector Erlendur book, "Strange Shores." I loved this series by Arnuldur Indridason--I even liked the two spin-offs!
Reading Snow Woman. I have to read books in order so might get to her latest in a few months! Do enjoy Leena Lehtolainen.
Reading and enjoying The Chosen by Kristina Ohlsson
Reading and enjoying The Chosen by Kristina Ohlsson
The Cat Did Not Die by Inger Frimansson.
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I just started Death By Water by Torkil Damhaug. Too early to tell yet.
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But everything went wrong.
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Finally starting on Henning Mankell's Wallander series with Faceless Killers.
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