Nordic Noir discussion

hey guys!

sorry, January was an epic fail on the AoTM front - lots of personal stuff going on - but never fear, we are back!

Our February AoTM is none other than Karin Fossum - for many of us she was one of our earlier intros to the genre, and others, she is a new discovery as more of her books are translated to English

so where are you going to start?

I've read them all, so I'll occupy myself with someone else this month and catch you in March!

I was thinking about the waters edge, sounds quite intriguing

I haven't read any, so I'll start with In the Darkness.

I haven't read any of her works yet, but I'll see if I can pick up a copy of In the Darkness.

I've read them all also...so will catch up on Kristina Ohlsson this month and maybe start on Yrsa S.

i was scratching my head at In The Darkness beccause it was released as Eva's Eye in the US

Too late, I've already read quite a few. One of my favorite writers. I'm going to have to see what's left. Black Seconds is probably my favorite so far.

Hi everyone, first post for me here. I haven't read any of her books, and it seems that In the Darkness (Eva's Eye) is a good one to start with. I'll go with that one.

Barbara wrote: "Too late, I've already read quite a few. One of my favorite writers. I'm going to have to see what's left. Black Seconds is probably my favorite so far."

The Murder of Harriet Krohn is her most recent translated into english i think

Hi everyone, :)
I'll start with "In the Darkness" as well, the Spanish translation is "El ojo de Eva" (and that makes me wonder if it was translated from English instead of Norwegian). Thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks Dee, I'm reading the Murder of Harriet Krohn now. The last to be translated for some reason. I wrote a guide to the Inspector Sejer series if anyone's interested, don't worry no spoilers!
A guide to Karin Fossum’s Inspector Sejer | Crime Fiction Lover

I've already read all of Karin Fossum's books that have been translated into English, so far.

I finished The Murder of Harriet Krohn back in December. It looks like it will be a long wait until her latest, The Drowned Boy will be available.

Meanwhile, I'm waiting on Arnaldur Indriðason's Reykjavik Nights, and Anne Holt's The Lion's Mouth to show up at my library.

Having pretty much read my through all the Scandinavian authors that I like, I'm been off reading some Scottish authors, like Peter Mays, Aline Templeton, and A.D. Scott. They'll do for now.

Read my first Karin Fossum last November as part of monthly read for Scandinavian and Nordic crime fiction group , then started from the beginning, although unfortunately books 2-5 not available from my library - I am currently reading Bad Intentions Bk 9 (holding whilst typing!) and getting that sad feeling when you know you are near the end of what's available - waiting for the next English translation! I have enjoyed reading the Inspector Sejer series, and the Inspector himself a great character - I think this is the first author the month I can say I have actually nearly read all I can - I did try audio book of other titles I couldn't get , but not used to them - I resist also the purchase of an e-reader!!

I am still caught up with all of her books, so I am focusing on other groups books. She is still my favorite although it does drive me nuts that they were published out of order.

I too have read everything by Karen Fossum. Also everything by Henning Mankell and Arnaldur Indridason. I just hate to think that now I have to wait to read more by these great authors! I am currently trying to get through Yrsa Sigurdardottir's Last Rituals. Not so easy!

I'm new to the group and don't know if you've mentioned this book: The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel that takes place in Denmark. It was excellent. Right now I'm reading Quentin Bates.

I started with In Darkness a week ago. I'm on the third book now. I'm loving it!

Jeremy wrote: "Thanks Dee, I'm reading the Murder of Harriet Krohn now. The last to be translated for some reason. I wrote a guide to the Inspector Sejer series if anyone's interested, don't worry no spoilers!
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Thank you, Jeremy. Your post is really helpful. It seems there are only six books translated into Spanish, and not sequentially. Anyway, I do have "El ojo de Eva" which is the first one I'm reading by Fossum, and I am enjoying it.

Just couldn't move along on Last Rituals. Now reading ... The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker. A fantastic read!

I just finished the Murder of Harriet Krohn. It did remind me of something Edgar Allen Poe would write. I found it tough going at the beginning but by the middle I couldn't put it down.

I loved Quentin Bates "Chilled to the Bone. Great Icelandic mystery.

I am dying to see if I get approved to review her new one that is coming out.

like they would deny you...

They might. I panned her last one.

i panned an author and still got offers for her next books - i just didn't have time to read - although lots of people who got ARC's panned said book

Hopefully they will. I made a comment on the last one that this is why NN authors should be released in order vs. what publishers think will make them the most $$$$

Karin Fossum is an author I can rely on to deliver an interesting read, which I do appreciate. I have read most of her books and been pleased with every one. However, I agree that the publishers should release the translated versions in sequence.

Connie wrote: "Karin Fossum is an author I can rely on to deliver an interesting read, which I do appreciate. I have read most of her books and been pleased with every one. However, I agree that the publishers sh..."

Absolutely agree Connie.

I can see it both ways - if earlier books weren't translated originally/prior to having an international following its a significant investment - but if a book does garner a following (be it a later one) it may be easier to do a multi-language translation

Then there are international publishing rights

I understand that Dee, but in some ways, internationally, the author is really being set up for poor reviews by people who have been reading their works and don't get the whole sequential concept. The books look very off.

Once the author gets popular, they might be better off in starting the series then vs. doing it focused on the book.

I don't if I've really read any that I was totally lost by jumping in mid-way - since very few have a single story arc that transcends multiple books

The characters do. Karin F. among other NN authors are very character driven and the characters and supporting characters are well developed.

I jumped around in KF books (started like bk3) - never really felt list but ymmv

say what????

Susan wrote: "I'm new to the group and don't know if you've mentioned this book: The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel that takes place in Denmark. It was excellent. Right now I'm reading Quentin Bates."

Thanks for this! I'd never hard of Sara Blaedel before and my public library has almost all of her books! It's a true gift to have a new, Nordic Noir author's books to devour.