English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

I will have to add this to my to-read list!

The Lies We Tell. #2 Martin Benner. Pre ordered iBook June 2018. Kristina Ohlsson, Sweden. √

I am so happy today, because i found a Henning Mankell book in my bookstore. It is a children's book but I miss his books so much.

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Ida wrote: "I am so happy today, because i found a Henning Mankell book in my bookstore. It is a children's book but I miss his books so much.

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Enjoy. I read them years ago. Surprised how much I enjoyed them. There are four I think in the Joel Gustafsson youth series...

Off topic but actually looking forward to this new version Liesbeth.....
https://www.indiewire.com/2018/06/cla...

Sharon wrote: "Off topic but actually looking forward to this new version Liesbeth.....
https://www.indiewire.com/2018/06/cla..."....Thought you'd like an update......
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Ken wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Off topic but actually looking forward to this new version Liesbeth.....
https://www.indiewire.com/2018/06/cla......"

Quite a jump from Queen to Liesbeth but she’s a good actress so......

Black Water Lilies....Michel Bussi...FRANCE.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miche...
Looking forward to his series very much and even the first pages of this are really wonderfullly written. I am reading by date written and published in French not translation date to English. Good lists on the link.

I just finish The Forbidden Place by Susanne Jansson it was a fantastic read. It's her first book and she does it well. I recommend it as a read.

Just wanted to comment on Restoration by Olaf Olafsson , it's by an Icelander but it's set in Tuscany, Italy during WWII. Published February 7, 2012. General Fiction.

https://crimefictionlover.com/2018/12...

Sharon wrote: "https://crimefictionlover.com/2018/12..."

All eight read.

REALLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE:
The Whisperer, Inspector Sejer #13. (Hviskeren). Karin Fossum. 2016/2018. iBook.
AMAZING construction format....very good reading!

https://crimefictionlover.com/2018/12...

Fans of the the Department Q books and films, this is a very good article.

https://www.cinemascandinavia.com/the...

This long list of where and how you can access Scandinavian drama is an indication of how huge and indeed successful the industry there has become....world wide lists!

https://www.cinemascandinavia.com/new...

I finished Devil's Fjord by David Hewson and I found another Nordic book worthy to read. It won't be released until May so you'll have to wait for the book, but Hewson's got a lot to explain, so we have two people that have come to a village in the Faroe's to semi retire by having only to watch the people when there is a grind (whale hunt). Tristan and Elesbeth are sweet people who were given a hornet's nest of a village to live in. Almost from day one of the grind Tristan is involved in an accident by having his face cut open by a young boy. The boy runs off with his brother into the moors and mountains and later dies falling off a drop into the ocean from a cliff. Everything revolves around this in Hewson's story. He makes it so involved that you make assumptions that later to prove to be false. I like the way he does this with the people of the village making some people bad, others followers, and others keepers of the family. It's worth the wait to read it and I highly recommend it.

I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading with an American accent. I would much rather hear a Finn speaking English. I'm looking for more stories written by Finnish authors that are translated into English. I've become interested in Finland because my grandchildren are Finnish. It's lovely there. Interested in most genres, but mostly thriller/mystery.

Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading with an America..."

Thank you, I will add it to the list.

Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading with an America..."

I like the Anna Fekete series by Kati Hiekkapelto, set mostly in Finland.
The Hummingbird

Harri Nykänen and Antti Tuomainen are two popular authors who have been translated into English, but I haven’t gotten around to their work yet.

Edited: Kati Hiekkapelto actually is Finnish, not sure what I was thinking!

Also, this crime fiction website has a handy listing to filter by location - here’s Finland:

http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/Loc...

Under "Author's by Country", you have a complete list of all authors in Finland and if you click on their name it gives a list of their latest books. I did add Katja Ivar by the way.

Miss M wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading wi..."

Lol, yes it's easy to pick out Finnish names!

Ken wrote: "Under "Author's by Country", you have a complete list of all authors in Finland and if you click on their name it gives a list of their latest books. I did add Katja Ivar by the way."

I'm not sure where I find author by country. Thanks!

Arne Dahl. Sweden
Watched his great series on tv. The Intercrime series. This is a new series....Sam Berger: Berger & Blom.
1. Watching You, Arne Dahl & Neil Smith. 2017/2019 iBook
2. Hunted, Arne Dahl & Neil Smith. 2017/2019. iBook January 2019.
3. Not translated. 2018 Mittvatten.....

I am reading Watching You and as above, I’ve enjoyed the series on tv of his last books but never read this author. This book is very gritty stuff but as I anticipated, well written. Early days though as just getting going......

Lori wrote: "Ken wrote: "Under "Author's by Country", you have a complete list of all authors in Finland and if you click on their name it gives a list of their latest books. I did add Katja Ivar by the way."

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It's on the opening page under "Authors By Country" it's highlighted so you shouldn't miss it. Leena Lehtolainen is one of my favorite authors from Finland.

Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading with an America..."

Why do you think she’s not Finnish? I’m curious because I requested and read Evil Things on that basis.

Miss M wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading wi..."

I highly recommend Tuomainen’s novels. The Man Who Died is a favorite.

Carol wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading wi..."

According to Google, Katja Ivar was born in Moscow and spent her teenage years in Dallas, Texas. She now lives in Paris.

Carol wrote: "Miss M wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reade..."

Thanks, Carol. I actually picked that one up on sale a while back—need to move it up the list!

Tone wrote: "Carol wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader..."

Oh, my. Well that’s disappointing. Thank you!

Miss M wrote: "Carol wrote: "Miss M wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. Howe..."

Absolutely. It’s a breath of fresh air in a crowded space, too.

Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading with an America..."

Lori,
Just saw an interesting round up of Finnish crimefic you might like:

https://crimereads.com/its-time-to-di...

Miss M wrote: "Lori wrote: "I'm presently reading Evil Things by Katja Ivar. There isn't much written about this author. I don't think she's actually Finnish but liking the plot. However, the reader is reading wi..."

Thank you so much for the link. I'm not as handy finding such good sites.

Had to read something not Scandinavian for a change, it was Dot Hutchison's book called The Vanishing Season. I rated it 5 stars because they have been through so much stuff. It's about an 8 year old girl (Blond, blue eyes) thats been kidnapped by a man who lost his daughter at 8 years to leukemia and he's replaced her with this child. The book goes through 21 years of kidnapping 8 year olds. It also goes through 3 other books of kidnapping and it ends on a happy note with a wedding and a baby girl. I must say that in her previous books she has one that the girls were put through the ringer and were captive until their 21st birthday. They have become kind of a family to me and I love to hear about them in each book I read of Dots.

Away from Scandinavian books for a change of pace after two very gritty Arne Dahl in a row! Reading the end of a series set in Barcelona....1939, 1950 onwards.....interesting the times of upheaval and war in Spain..... very good but long series and I suspect due to translation taking so long, a long wait for this final book.
The Labyrinth of the Spirits #4, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, translator Lucia Graves.
Cemetery of Forgotten Books: √
The Shadow of the Wind #1. 2001. PB
The Angel’s Game #2. 2008. iBook
The Prisoner of Heaven. #3. 2011. July 2012. iBook
The Rose of Fire. SS. 2012. Kindle Cloud Reader. 9/12 √
The Labyrinth of the Spirits #4. September 2017/2019. iBook.

I must tell you that I will be going to Radiation Therapy for 8 weeks to rid my body of Cancer that was 10 years ago. I don't know how I will feel so unless we can find someone to take over for a while. They say the outcome is good, but it's 5 days a week for all 8 weeks. I will try to keep up as long as possible.

Ken wrote: "I must tell you that I will be going to Radiation Therapy for 8 weeks to rid my body of Cancer that was 10 years ago. I don't know how I will feel so unless we can find someone to take over for a w..."

My cancer was also ten years ago so I feel for you. Wishing you strength and success. Don’t worry. Your place will be here for you and you will be missed. Just concentrate on yourself and your own health. Good luck Ken.

Just another thought I will share, when I had my radiation weekdays for weeks, they advised me to pace myself and rest and I got into the habit of a lie down afternoons. It really was beneficial and indeed now years later when I have a quiet day, I find it still a good idea. Best of luck. Be positive.

BEST WISHES!! Radiation sounds very hard but am sending best wishes for speedy recovery!

Sharon wrote: "Away from Scandinavian books for a change of pace after two very gritty Arne Dahl in a row! Reading the end of a series set in Barcelona....1939, 1950 onwards.....interesting the times of upheaval ..."

I was blown away by "the Shadow of the Wind". Never expected it to be so good. I'm on my way to reading the rest in that series. Hope they are as good as his first book!

Mary wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Away from Scandinavian books for a change of pace after two very gritty Arne Dahl in a row! Reading the end of a series set in Barcelona....1939, 1950 onwards.....interesting the tim..."

I have enjoyed them enormously myself and find this writer has such a fabulous way of describing and expressing himself. I end up highlighting a lot of phrases or paragraphs! Because of the long time between books, I took awhile to get going in this final of the series but now I wish I could just stay home and READ ....... Also love Barcelona. I have enjoyed many of his other books too, very much.
Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Spain Barcelona √√√

Gaudi in Manhattan. PB √
Marina. Sept 26, 2013 iBook √

The Prince of Mist. Niebla 1. iBook √
The Midnight Palace. Niebla 2. iBook √
The Watcher in the Shadows. Niebla 3. May 2013 iBook √

Cemetery of Forgotten Books: √
The Shadow of the Wind. #1. PB
The Angel’s Game. #2. PB pages wrong so iBook
The Prisoner of Heaven. #3. July 2012. iBook
The Rose of Fire. SS. Kindle Cloud Reader. 9/12 √
The Labyrinth of the Spirits. #4. September 18, 2018. Pre ordered iBook. ✅

Thanks for the feedback, Sharon! So glad I found someone who enjoys them as much as I do.

Mary wrote: "Thanks for the feedback, Sharon! So glad I found someone who enjoys them as much as I do."

Books are a joy and the complicated history of Spain is interesting.... beautiful Barcelona...only been once but fantastic city. Enjoy.

Best of luck Ken.

No one can replace you and I wish you all the best with your treatment.

Ken. So sorry to here this. I also am receiving radiation for cancer. One week down...three more to go. Let’s kick cancer in the butt together!

Bobbi wrote: "Ken. So sorry to here this. I also am receiving radiation for cancer. One week down...three more to go. Let’s kick cancer in the butt together!"

Sounds like a plan.

Ken, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you the best.

Good luck Ken and take care of yourself.

Just finished the excellent The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup

5 star read for me - would thoroughly recommend it. My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...