English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

For June we have six books to start the month they are: 1) Odd Numbers: by Anne Holt published June 6, 2017. 2) The Tunnel by Carl-Johan Vallgren published June 6, 2017. 3) The Owl Always Hunts At Night by Samuel Bjørk published June 6, 2017. 4) Out on the Ice by Grant Nicol published June 16, 2017. 5) Down for the Count by Martin Holmén published June 17, 2017. 6) Without a Trace by Liza Marklund published June 20, 2017. As always we will add books as they are published during June. Good reading.

We also have (7)Buried lies by Kristina Ohlsson published June 15, 2017. Sweden. Australia and the U.K. already have this book, for several years.

Ken wrote: "We also have (7)Buried lies by Kristina Ohlsson published June 15, 2017. Sweden. Australia and the U.K. already have this book, for several years."

Ah, so hoped this was more of the Fredrika Bergman & Alex Recht series but it's number one of a new series. However, I really like this writer sooooo pre ordered....five brutal murders in two countries.....note this is also published as Lotus Blues......

Ken wrote: "For June we have six books to start the month they are: 1) Odd Numbers: by Anne Holt published June 6, 2017. 2) The Tunnel by [author:Carl-Johan Vall..."

Please take note Odd Numbers also published as Offline!

I am about half way done with the new(?) Leif GW Persson novel, The Dying Detective. It has won numerous awards and I can see why. This is probably the best novel of this genre I have ever read. This is what ALL crime novelists should strive for. I literally cannot put it down. I don't know how it ends but I hope there is some kind of follow-up novel or new novel. I've read all of his novels but this one is off the charts! I think I better stop now and let you decide for youself.

Just starting today....Offline. Aka Odd Numbers. Hanne Wilhelmsen series. Nr 9. Anne Holt. This sequel to Anne Holt's bestseller 1222 - and penultimate novel in the Hanne Wilhelmsen series....

Just finished, The Dying Detective, what a great book. Loved everything about it. Dynamite ending.

I just finished The Dying Detective also. I agree with you, Susan. The best book I have read in quite some time. In fact I had just finished a Jo Nesbo novel and although I like his books, there just was no comparison. I already read Persson's other books but this was his best yet. Hope he comes out with more.

I agree about the comparison with Nesbo's book, liked it, didn't love it. Reading the latest Jimmy Perez book about the Shetland Islands, enjoying that.

Susan wrote: "I agree about the comparison with Nesbo's book, liked it, didn't love it. Reading the latest Jimmy Perez book about the Shetland Islands, enjoying that."

Felt the same about the latest Harry Hole and having read this praise I've just downloaded The Dying Detective. Thanks ladies.

Enjoy, cant wait for you feedback.

Susan wrote: "Enjoy, cant wait for you feedback."

Sadly, will be awhile. Everyone i read has published around the same time and i am really bogged down and behind on my downloads. Nuts to download something new but....

Yep. Reading The Dying Detective now. So good! Like Nesbo but got a little tired of the books.

Raeding the best of Norwegian writers Offline. Aka Odd Numbers. Hanne Wilhelmsen series. Nr 9. Anne Holt. This sequel to Anne Holt's bestseller 1222 - and penultimate novel in the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, .....fabulous !