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by Fredrik Backman
to be published on the 1st of December 2024. Sweden. 68 pages.In a hilarious short story from New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman, the absurdities of modern life cause one man’s solitary world to spin suddenly, and comically, out of control.
Lucas knows the perfect night entails just three things: video games, wine, and pad thai. Peanuts are a must! Other people? Not so much. Why complicate things when he’s happy alone?
Then one day the apartment board, a vexing trio of authority, rings his doorbell. And Lucas’s solitude takes a startling hike. They demand to see his frying pan. Someone left one next to the recycling room overnight, and instead of removing the errant object, as Lucas suggests, they insist on finding the guilty party. But their plan backfires. Colossally.
Told in Fredrik Backman’s singular witty style with sharply drawn characters and relatable antics, The Answer Is No is a laugh-out-loud portrait of a man struggling to keep to himself in a world that won’t leave him alone.
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by Jussi Adler-Olsen
to be published on the 3rd of December 2024. Denmark. 512 pages.The New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling Department Q series comes to a thrilling conclusion when the team must turn inward to solve the cold case that has put their own leader behind bars, a place where his enemies are plentiful and time is quickly running out.
On the day after Christmas, head of Department Q, Detective Carl Mørck, finds himself handcuffed in a police car headed for Copenhagen's Vestre prison. After fifteen years, a violent case from his past has caught up with him. Charges of drug trafficking and murder threaten to destroy his life and career. But he is being framed. Someone has a million-dollar bounty on his head to make sure he doesn't talk, putting him in grave danger among the prison's incarcerated criminals and corrupt officers. The question that remains is, Why?
Carl's colleagues at the Copenhagen Police Department instantly turn their backs on him, leaving the ever-loyal Department Q team as his only hope. In search of answers, Rose, Assad, and Gordon must disobey direct orders from way up the chain to try to unravel case. With only one another to trust and Carl's battle against the unknown mastermind's henchmen worsening by the day, they must work faster than ever before if they are to clear his name—and save his life.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 8th of December 2024. Greenland. A gang of pickpockets bite off more than they can chew when Santa’s reindeer run rampant through the streets of Nuuk.
Rangifer Rangifer is a short and magical story for Advent, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There are four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season.
One for each week of Advent.
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by Emily Rath
to be published on the 24th of December 2024. Finland. 592 pages.Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired fantasy duology for readers of T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.
In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer’s fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear.
Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive.
In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina’s every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart—as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.
In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina's every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must make a costly bargain—even as Siiri plots a daring rescue.
In this sweeping fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik, and H.M. Long, hope and love can conquer even death itself.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 25th of December 2024. Greenland. Missing from birth, two daughters return to right a bucket list of wrongs.
During a period of study in Copenhagen, Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen investigates an old missing persons case connected to a string of deadly acts of terrorism rocking the capital of Denmark.
Daughters of the Buoy Master is a standalone novel from the popular Greenland Missing Persons series of novellas and novels.
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by Maxwell Hoffman to be published on the 27th of November 2024. Finland. 162 Pages.Bellamy Archambeau finds himself in the middle of the Finnish Civil War! Between the Finnish Whites and Finnish Reds! Neither side trusts him, and Bellamy doesn't bother to make friends (at first) with two refugees - Haran Abraham Scribe I and his faithful golem - Abel.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 15th of December 2024. Greenland. When Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen is trapped inside a police patrol car with the thief she arrested, she is compelled to hear his story as rescuers work to free them.
Honest Tarandus is a short and magical story for Advent, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There are four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 1st of December 2024. Greenland. 235 pages.When a series of escalating incidents, each occurring after midnight, put the staff at a research station in Greenland on edge during the holiday season, it’s up to Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen to restore order and, hopefully, to save Christmas.
Unlocks at Midnight is set many years prior to the events in Christoffer Petersen’s Dark Advent series and includes familiar and well-loved characters from all of his Greenland books.
“No one writes Arctic Noir like Petersen! Bleak landscapes, action-packed thrillers, fabulous cultural insight and a cast of intriguing characters that simply leave you wanting more!” – Dr Noir
Inspired by the Scandinavian and Greenlandic tradition of Christmas Advent Calendars, Unlocks at Midnight has 24 parts, one for each day in December, leading up to the conclusion on December 24th, Christmas Eve, when Greenlanders and Scandinavians celebrate Christmas.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 24th of December 2024. Greenland.When Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen discovers a mysterious present on her doorstep, the attached note instructs her to deliver it or suffer the consequences.
Giving Inc. is a short, slightly dark, but magical story for Christmas, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There were four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season, but this is the fifth!
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 19th of December 2024. Greenland.When a tourist looking for geocaches on a remote Arctic island stumbles upon body parts, it’s up to Constable David Maratse to deliver the bad news to the family.
The Cache is a short story featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular series of novels, novellas, and short stories set in Greenland.
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by Paul B Bergquist to be published on the 4th of December 2024. Norway. 354 pages.In the haunting beauty of Norway’s coastal fjords and landscapes, Flokí Wilhelmsen, a former detective turned reluctant hero, grapples with the ghosts of his past. After a personal tragedy shattered his life and career, he relocated from San Francisco to the quiet town of Mølstrevåg in search of solace. However, peace is elusive as he receives a call from Cathrine, a woman linked to his kid brother Olav, who has mysteriously vanished in Spain.
As Flokí embarks on a desperate journey to uncover the truth behind Olav’s disappearance, he is thrust into a world of danger and deception. His investigation leads him to confront not only the sinister forces that have ensnared Olav but also the unresolved grief over his late wife, Jo-Ann, who was murdered—a case that still haunts him.
Each clue he uncovers reveals family secrets and connections to criminal activities that threaten to unravel everything he holds dear. Flokí must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with dubious allies and dangerous adversaries. As Flokí delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his vulnerabilities and question whether he can truly protect his family while searching for his brother.
“Flokí: A Mystery Novel” is an emotionally charged thriller that explores themes of loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With its rich character development and intricate plot twists, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seats as you follow Flokí’s relentless pursuit of truth amid chaos.
Perfect for fans of Nordic noir and psychological thrillers, Flokí: A Mystery Novel invites readers into a gripping narrative in which every revelation brings Flokí closer to understanding not only where Olav is hiding but also who he is meant to be.
Will he find the strength to confront his past and save his brother before it’s too late? Join Flokí on this harrowing journey and discover the depths of love, loyalty, and the quest for justice.
An intense mystery novel about family ties, trust, and what we are willing to sacrifice for the ones we love.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 30th of December 2025. Greenland.When tasked by the Danish crown to investigate a murder in Greenland, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes goes missing while aboard the British whaler Arctic Treasure. Aided by a mysterious Danish agent known only as Panissaq, Doctor John Watson must piece together the clues discarded by the subtle captain before venturing onto the sea ice to find his friend.
The Adventure of The Subtle Captain is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary characters and stories.
Written by Christoffer Petersen, this short story combines the author’s knowledge of the Arctic with his love of the Sherlock Holmes canon of stories and short novels.
‘Christoffer Petersen writes chilling thrillers in harsh, isolated environments. Too dark for some. Too cold for everyone.’ Óskar Guðmundsson
The Adventure of The Subtle Captain is the first in a series of short stories set before and after the author’s longer work, Sherlock Holmes and The Gallows Growler.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 22nd of December 2024. Greenland. 40 pages.When a series of robberies set the city of Nuuk on edge, Christmas looks set to be cancelled, unless one young police constable can save the holidays.
The Last Yuletide is a short and magical story for Advent, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There are four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 31st of December 2024. Greenland.As the media follows the dramatic events of the holiday season in Nuuk, Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen discovers she has made the top of a most unfavourable list.
The Haughty List is a short, slightly dark, but magical story for Christmas, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There were four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season, but this is the sixth!
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by Elizabeth Springer
to be published on the 20th of December. U.K.December, AD 879. Newlyweds Lord Edwin and Lady Molgifu are looking forward to their first Christmas at Wimborne in Dorset, where Edwin serves as a royal reeve for King Alfred the Great. But circumstances are against the young couple. The skull of a recently-dead woman is uncovered in a lonely spot by the river. A rich man reports his treasures stolen, and a valuable relic at Wimborne Abbey is spirited away. There are rumours of a band of cutthroat gamblers operating in the nearby coastal town of Hampton. A musician bringing a message from Edwin’s brother disappears on the road. And if all this isn’t enough to spoil the season, a man is found on Christmas Day in his locked bedchamber run through with a Viking sword.
Edwin and Molly join forces to restore peace and order, and salvage a little holiday cheer, in this second book of the Edwin of Wimborne Anglo-Saxon Mystery series.
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by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 25th of December 2024. Greenland.When Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen discovers a mysterious present on her doorstep, the attached note instructs her to deliver it or suffer the consequences.
Giving Inc. is a short, slightly dark, but magical story for Christmas, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There were four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season, but this is the fifth!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Giving Inc.: A Petra Jensen Christmas Story (other topics)The Viking Sword: An Anglo-Saxon Mystery (other topics)
The Haughty List: A Petra Jensen Christmas Story (other topics)
The Last Yuletide: A Petra Jensen Advent Story (other topics)
The Adventure of the Subtle Captain: A new Sherlock Holmes short story (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Christoffer Petersen (other topics)Elizabeth Springer (other topics)
Christoffer Petersen (other topics)
Christoffer Petersen (other topics)
Christoffer Petersen (other topics)
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1) The Mystery Shopper: A Petra Jensen Advent Story
When a mystery shopper goes missing at the shopping mall in Nuuk, it’s up to Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen to find them.
The Mystery Shopper is a short and magical story for Advent, featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular Greenland Missing Persons series.
There are four short stories planned for this series, one for each day of Advent in the Holiday Season.