Nordic Noir discussion

Sorry for the late posting guys

The July Author of the Month by a significant margin is Michael Ridpath

So what are you going to be reading this month?

I'm going to read 66 North, which I'm still waiting for in the mail. I'm looking forward to it, having recently read his Where the Shadows Lie. Good strong lead character, interesting plot development.

How did you get 66 North, Susan??? Did you order it from the UK??

I got it through Amazon here in the US, through a vendor called 'the book depository.' Not sure where it's located, since it seems to actually be affiliated with Amazon, but it's in the US. With shipping it was $12.

I will have to take a deeper look. thx.

there is a book depository in the UK as well - I use them for books that I can't easily get in the US

So pleased you've chosen Michael Ridpath's books. I've read all 3 in The Fire & Ice Series and there is also a short story he has written that also involves Magnus. All of them are well worth reading, but read them in order. Michael tells me he is now writing the 4th. Can't wait.

The Fire and Ice books were written in this order;
1 Where Shadows Lie
2 66 North but will be called Far North in the US.
3 Meltwater
+ The short story is titled Edge of Nowhere

Just ordered Far North from the library; I read Where the Shadows Lie last month, and I think this has the makings of a great series.

I just picked up Where Shadows Lie. I can't wait to read it :) I've been following the author of the month posts, but not getting the books until the month after, so being able to do this at the same time will be a real treat!

Hi, it's the author here. Please ask me any questions you like. And also difficult questions or crticisms are fine too - I don't want to inhibit discussion.

The US and the UK (including the rest of the English speaking world) are on different publishing schedules, which is frustrating, but Lili's post above has got the books all sorted out.

Hi Michael - thanks for joining us - I look forward to chatting with you

Dee, can I just say how hard it is to pay attention to your posts with that picture!

OMGROFLMBO, Susan!! Yeah, Dee!

lol. but I get yelled at when I change it to something else...

You should see some of the other ones, Susan...makes me blush everytime!

I think I just found two oldies by him as well..

Free to Trade and
Trading Reality

I just ordered Free to Trade from my library...I am also reading his short story, Edge of Nowhere

Naomi wrote: "I think I just found two oldies by him as well..

Free to Trade and
Trading Reality

I just ordered Free to Trade from my library...I am also reading his short story, Edge of Nowhere"

When you read Free To Trade, let me know what you think. It was one of my earlier financial thrillers, and I'm thinking of rereleasing it on Kindle.

Sure will...the library had both of them.

I am finishing up Michael's novel Free to Trade. Although it is an oldie and not a NN book, I enjoyed it. It is a financial thriller and I don't have the chance to read alot of them.

I would re-release it, Michael.

Thanks, Naomi. I will.

Finally snagged a copy of 66 North which I hope to read soon. Did read Where the Shadows Lie and liked it alot.

I noticed my library has Far North so Pat is picking it up today for me.

Great! That was quick. It's only been out a week or so.

I finished Far North about a week ago. Although the writing was still classic Michael..I didn't love the storyline as much. I think I finished WtSL in 2 days and this one took me a little longer. 3.5 stars from me and full review is in the works. I start I am going to read Meltwater next week.

Michael wrote: "Great! That was quick. It's only been out a week or so."

I am always on top of them. Normally I put my list out and I get the books first. I did notice that it has numerous holds on it at this point, so it is a good thing I got it first! ;)