English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

The Shadow District
by Arnaldur Indriðason, Victoria Cribb (Translation)

Careful there are some serious errors....again listings without the correct Scandinavian spelling of the authors name!

Sandy wrote: "Ida wrote: "Sandy wrote:

Just starting The Tunnel by Carl Johan Vallgren, book #2 in a series.

Do you like it?"

Hi Ida. Yes, I did but I am woefully behind on reviews so I hope to get that one..."

Finally got my act together!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Marie wrote: "I'm not currently reading them, but I really recommend James Thompson, an American writer who now lives in Finland. Really suck-you-in, read-under-the-covers crime fiction set in Finland. He only h..."
I liked these too, hope he writes more!

Sorry people but this is all you will be getting from James Thompson who died on 2 August 2014. He was working on a new book at the time.

Ken wrote: "Sorry people but this is all you will be getting from James Thompson who died on 2 August 2014. He was working on a new book at the time."

If it helps at all, I will provide my list of James Thompson's works...his books were good and it was a loss....
James Thompson (Finland / USA born). Died 2/8/2014!!!
FB & Twitter & GoodReads.
Snow Angels
Lucifer's Tears
Helsinki White.
Helsinki Blood.
Helsinki Dead. Due out July 31, 2014. **** Never out due to death.
Helsinki Noir. November 2014. It is an anthology edited by Thompson and it includes onlyl one story by himself......

I just finished the ARC of The Scarred Woman by Jussi Adler-Olsen and Rose was the main character although there were many other stories which were told. I think if you were turned off by other Jussi's books you will really like this book. I did and I highly recommend it.

Thanks for the heads up about this book. I was undecided whether to purchase it and will probably get it now

Ken wrote: "I just finished the ARC of The Scarred Woman by Jussi Adler-Olsen and Rose was the main character although there were many other stories which were told. I think if..."

Anxiously waiting for my copy! It's about time we learn more about Rose 🌹.

Ken wrote: "I just finished the ARC of The Scarred Woman by Jussi Adler-Olsen and Rose was the main character although there were many other stories which were told. I think if..."

Thank you Ken. I stopped the books because of Rose and etc...and prefer the very excellent films but this inspires me to give it another try.

Finally got my hands on this.

Sandy wrote: "
Finally got my hands on this."

Reading it too. Loved the first in the series!

Sue wrote: "Sandy wrote: "
Finally got my hands on this."

Reading it too. Loved the first in the series!"

Interesting. Downloaded two but sooo behind myself.

Move them up the pile Sharon. They are very good (IMHO). 😄

Sharon wrote: "Sue wrote: "Sandy wrote: "
Finally got my hands on this."

Reading it too. Loved the first in the series!"

Interesting. Downloaded two but sooo be..."

I hear you, Sharon. I'm not doing too bad with my reading schedule but as woefully behind on reviews.
Have to say, I was a bit disappointed with this one after really enjoying the first book. More space is devoted to the main characters & their various personal issues than the actual crime & investigation.

Sandy wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Sue wrote: "Sandy wrote: "
Finally got my hands on this."

Reading it too. Loved the first in the series!"

Interesting. Downloaded ..."
Interesting...
My situation is a summer of visitors and busy fun and most of the writers I follow publishing at or around the same time so about 12 plus downloaded automatically and me just getting pockets of time to read ....

OK I've read all of Karin Forrum"s books which total 14 but I note that there is one book only available from third party vendors it was published in 2013 and is called Calling Out For You my question is this going under another name in the US or is it another book we didn't get here yet?

Ken wrote: "OK I've read all of Karin Forrum"s books which total 14 but I note that there is one book only available from third party vendors it was published in 2013 and is called [book:Calling Out For You|28..."

Ken, hope this helps.
Inspector Sejer Series
1. In The Darkness 1995 /2012..Eva's Eyes 2013. Kindle 6/13 Read √
2. Don't Look Back. 1996/2002. iBook. Read √
3. He Who Fears the Wolf. 1997/2003 #3 iBook √
4. When the Devil Holds the Candle. 1998/2004. iBook √
5. Calling out for you. 2000/2005. aka The Indian Bride, 2007 iBook √
6. Black Seconds. 2002/ 2007. iBook. Read √
7. The Murder of Harriet Krohn (Drapet på Harriet Krohn) 2004/2014. iBook. √
8. The Water's Edge. 2007/2009. iBook. Read √
9. Bad Intentions. 2008/2010. #9 Sejer. iBook. Read √
10. The Caller. 2009/2010. Kindle. Read. 2012. √
11. The Drowned Boy. 2015. iBook. 10.99. √
12. Hell Fire. 8/12/16 ........pre ordered iBook June 26/16. .....√

Broken. 2006/2008. iBook standalone. Read √
I Can See in the Dark. 2011/2013. iBook standalone. Read √

That's fantastic Sharon, so it's The Indian Bride and I've read it. I'll have to look at it again because I had 14. Will let you know. Didn't see the two below or above. All books read.

I have also read all of Karin Fossum's books. Loved them. Waiting for more!

Me and some friends will go to Fjällbacka and Grebbestad on Saturday. Now I have bought Camilla Läckberg's latest book. It'll be fun. Both to read the book and to go there. It was a long time since I read something by Camilla Läckberg.

RANT: I so miss the days before Amazon bought out GRs. Now I mark a book as read and get two emails within minutes analyzing everything and giving unwanted advice on what next etc etc. VERY intrusive and unwanted. Done!

Me too Sharon. Hate it!

Sharon wrote: "RANT: I so miss the days before Amazon bought out GRs. Now I mark a book as read and get two emails within minutes analyzing everything and giving unwanted advice on what next etc etc. VERY intrusi..."

I don't get those emails, and nothing's changed for me. Go to your account settings, look at the list of ten things under email and uncheck them all. Poof. Restore your life to pre-purchase normalcy.

Carol wrote: "Sharon wrote: "RANT: I so miss the days before Amazon bought out GRs. Now I mark a book as read and get two emails within minutes analyzing everything and giving unwanted advice on what next etc et..."

How do I stop Facebook displaying the books i have just finished reading?

Maureen wrote: "Carol wrote: "Sharon wrote: "RANT: I so miss the days before Amazon bought out GRs. Now I mark a book as read and get two emails within minutes analyzing everything and giving unwanted advice on wh..."

Don't know but I've been very careful to never sign in nor connect to FB as IMHO they have nothing to do with each other and should not have. Look in your settings as above or hope someone gives the help on here.

Maureen wrote: "Carol wrote: "Sharon wrote: "RANT: I so miss the days before Amazon bought out GRs. Now I mark a book as read and get two emails within minutes analyzing everything and giving unwanted advice on wh..."

I don't sign in with Facebook, so I'm not positive; however, if you go to your profile, scroll right on the toolbar to the fifth pulldown menu, Apps. The first app displayed on mine is Facebook, with the option to "Let your Facebook friends know what you’re reading!" I haven't connected Facebook (or any other social account) to my GR account. If you have, though, you should have an "unlink Facebook account" option under the Facebook logo and, if you click on it, voila, no more announcements on FB about your reading activity.

To each his own, but it would creep the heck out of me and be way TMI if all of my books were shared at my Facebook account. Wow.

Thanks for sharing your info. Agree. Ever since the login in or share with FB appeared I thought it intrusive and certainly not a choice I wanted. Hope this works.

Ahhh....so that is why this is happening. Even though I have not connected my account with Facebook. Going to try and fix that now!

For those new this is a valuable source. Also great to follow on Facebook. Excellent listings and links.
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com

Just started "The Silence of the Sea" by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Finally starting

About halfway through

Just finished Jo Nesbo Redbreast and recently read my first Lars Kepler book The Nightmare both great reads.

Phil wrote: "Just finished Jo Nesbo Redbreast and recently read my first Lars Kepler book The Nightmare both great reads."

Re Nesbo and his Harry Hole series, it is really worthwhile to read the series in order. There is a lot of development along the route....imo.

Yes I now agree, read the Snowman first, and realised whilst on Readbreast I knew more about Harry Hole than I should.
Looking forward to the film version , but would have preferred it to have been in Sweden , as in the Stieg Larson trilogy, which adhered more to the books and were much darker.

Could people let me know in a bit more detail what they think about the Lars Kepler books. For some reason I've been hesitant to read them. No idea why!

I picked up the Lars Kepler book in a charity shop, having already read books by Stieg Larsson Henning Mankell Camilla Lackberg Jo Nesbo and Hakan Nesser.
I wasn't disappointed , would recommend, give him a try Gwyneth

Thanks. I've read and loved all the others you've mentioned so I should enjoy them then! Thanks

You won't be disappointed! I've read them all and each one was better than the last. I have The Stalker and I'm waiting until I have time to sit and enjoy it at my leisure.

If you are interested in blogs and points of view this might be good....just sharing! Follow on email or FB. Click the link.
http://crimebythebook.com/blog/2017/7...

Fall 2017 Nordic Noir Reading List
July 25, 2017
There’s nothing better than a good Scandinavian crime novel. The genre’s grit, moody atmosphere, sharp social commentary, and complex characters never fail to deliver my favorite crime fiction reads—and this fall is going to be a huge one for new Scandinavian crime releases! From new series installments to compelling standalones to a major movie adaptation, there’s a little something for everyone releasing this fall.

Organized by month, CBTB’s Fall 2017 Nordic Noir Reading List is your guide to all the upcoming releases that will be on my TBR—and that should be on your list too. ....

The Dying Detective, Leif G.W. PERSSON .....

Take note there are some rather weird listings as people are using the wrong spelling on GRs so my suggestion is to always click on ALL EDITIONS .....

I try to give you guys the latest in Books showing what is out there. However Goodreads doesn't have any idea what is out there and I'm kind if angry that they can't get what Amazon has. An example is The Anthill Murders by Hans Olav Lahlum, it's been for pre-order for some time and has a cover, yet Goodreads doesn't have it. Sorry for those folks looking for it you don't know the cover.

Ken wrote: "I try to give you guys the latest in Books showing what is out there. However Goodreads doesn't have any idea what is out there and I'm kind if angry that they can't get what Amazon has. An example..."

Thanks Ken. Bit frustrated myself with some things like that...I have read all the Max Camara books and yet GRs says this book is number 6, while it is the 7th I have read and have on my listing!!!

I found an interesting site ,
Eurocrime
That has upcoming releases of foreign mysteries .

Benjamin wrote: "I found an interesting site ,
Eurocrime
That has upcoming releases of foreign mysteries ."

http://www.eurocrime.co.uk/
Okay but i find Nordic Noir better.
http://nordicnoir.tv/
Great newsletters on email and good FB postings.

This is my first posting and I wanted to share my latest Nordic read - The Silenced by Anders de la Motte. It is an excellent mystery set in Sweden.

VickiLee wrote: "This is my first posting and I wanted to share my latest Nordic read -
The Silenced
by Anders de la Motte. It is an excellent mystery set in Sweden."

Also known as UltiMatum.

Currently reading Jorn Lier Hortst's The Ordeal. This is my second book by him.

Good article re the new Henning Mankel book.
http://theartsdesk.com/books/henning-...

Well, I had to read Origin by Dan Brown, I went to his lecture and got a first edition signed copy, with 2,200 other people. It follows Dan's previous books almost like a pattern. What he expands upon were the descriptions when he describes everything places, thing, people, you name it. You get a sense of Spain in everything that he describes. It was easy to figure out how each person was killed, I saw it coming. I won't tell you so you can read it yourself. It was a good read, but not Scandinavian.