English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers discussion
Group read-alongs
>
March 2025 - read-along
date
newest »
newest »
Mod
by Zoë Folbigg to be published on the 4th of March 2025. Norway.From bestseller Zoë Folbigg comes this beautiful, romantic tale of finding love in the most unexpected places. Under the midnight sun of Arctic Norway, Cecilie goes online looking for friends, and stumbles across Hector Herrera. They start chatting and soon realise that they might have just fallen in love. But there’s a Hector lives thousands of miles away in Mexico. And he's running from a tragic past.
Cecilie's whole life has been anchored by sticking to what she knows and her job at the cafe in the town in which she grew up. Can she really make a leap of faith for someone she's never met? And will Hector break free to change the path he's on?
An unforgettable story about two people, living two very different lives under the same sky, and whether they can cross oceans, seas and fjords to give their love a chance.
Mod
by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 20th of March 2025. Greenland. Short Story.When a drug bust goes sideways, Constable Atii Napa finds herself on the run with a holdall full of cash and the most wanted cat in Greenland.
A rising star in Greenland’s Special Response Unit, Constable Atii Napa is often overshadowed by the actions and misadventures of her patrol partner in crime, Constable Petra ‘Piitalaat’ Jensen.
Not so in this series of short spin-off stories! It’s time for Atii to shine.
“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
Napa 2.0 is a short story full of action, adventure, and a generous dose of humour!
Pick up Napa 2.0 and catch up with Atii Napa in Greenland, the coolest place on Earth!
Mod
by Annika Norlin
to be published on the 25th of March 2025. Sweden. 464 Pages.A mega best-seller in Sweden, with rights sold to over a dozen countries and a TV adaptation underway, Annika Norlin’s debut novel The Colony is the biggest Swedish literary phenomenon since Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove.
Winner of the Vi Literature Award and Swedish Radio’s Novel Prize, two of Sweden’s biggest literary awards, The Colony is a gripping portrayal of contemporary society and its alternatives.
Burnt-out from a demanding job and a bustling life in the city, Emelie has left town to spend a few days in the country. Once there, in the peaceful, verdant hills, down by the river she encounters a mysterious group of seven people, each with personal stories full of pain, alienation, and the longing to live differently. They are misfits, each in their own way, and all led by the enigmatic and charismatic Sara.
How did they end up there? Are they content with the rigid roles they’ve been assigned? And what happens when an outsider appears and is initially drawn to their alternative lifestyle but cannot help but stir things up?
A masterful blend of humor, emotion, unforgettable characters, and sharp social commentary, The Colony is a magnetic and deeply touching story about love, community, and the unfathomable power we other others and that others have over us.
Mod
by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 25th of March 2025. Greenland. Short story.In a possible future, the United States of America has just bought Greenland, but not without consequences.
When an opportunity for a decisive action presents itself, the guerrillas’ most passionate warrior, Kamiila Sorsuttartoq, will stop at nothing to make it work, even though the chances of success are slim, nigh on impossible.
The Long Shot is a short twenty-minute read plucked from Christoffer Petersen’s Guerrilla Greenland series of speculative novellas.
Pick up The Long Shot today and join the fight for Greenland!
Mod
by Christoffer Petersen
to be published on the 13th of March 2025. Greenland. Short Story. When a popular app inspires children in a remote Arctic village to play pranks on each other, Constable David Maratse must react before the Splinterbone craze ends in tragedy.
Splinterbone is a short story featuring characters from Christoffer Petersen’s popular series of novels, novellas, and short stories set in Greenland.
Pick up Splinterbone today and travel to Greenland for another adventure in the far north!
Mod
by Kateri Stanley
to be published on the 21st of March 2025. Faroe Islands. 294 pages.Julian Finch, widower and fisherman, awakes to learn that the bodies of two colleagues have washed up on the beach of Drake Cove. The close-knit community is under fierce public scrutiny due to a long-standing tradition called "The Culling", the annual slaughter of pilot whales for consumption. An act which divides the nation.
The suspects are the extreme animal rights group, the Fighters Against Animal Cruelty (FAAC) who go wherever the politics is trending. They've been harassing the small fishing town for many years, smashing up their boats and sending vicious hate mail.
Tensions mount after a viral video, uploaded by the FAAC of Julian killing a pregnant whale, causes uproar online and in real life. In the aftermath, Julian becomes the victim of hate crime. In order to avoid further life-threatening attacks, Julian and his daughter take refuge in the home of Frank Blothio: ex-fisherman turned writer and political activist who does not have the best history with the animal rights movement, or Drake Cove as a whole.
As Julian integrates into the Blothio way of life, he discovers heinous secrets and disturbing truths lurking beneath the skin of his hometown that will change his life forever.
Mod
to be published on the 19th of March 2025. Greenland. Short Story.In a possible future, the United States of America has bought Greenland, but not without consequences.
As Greenland’s future enters a new phase with a new direction, the Office of Intermediary Greenlandic Affairs is dissolved. But as a new, subtle and increasingly robust department rises, the future of Greenland and the identity of its people is once more at stake.
Arctic Decree continues the stand-alone speculative storyline begun in Arctic State, set in Greenland in the near future.
Arctic Decree is the eighth book in the Guerrilla Greenland series of novellas.
Pick up Arctic Decree today and join the guerrillas fighting for Greenland.
Mod
by Laurent Aldon to be published on the 12th of March 2025. Iceland. 63 pages.In a remote corner of the land of fire and ice, at the heart of fascinating Reykjavik, lies a mystery that defies time and logic. It is here, among the narrow, wind-swept streets and the majestic volcanic mountains, that our story unfolds. A tale of intrigue, mystery, and adventure, it delves deep into the realm of quantum physics while exploring the darkest corners of the past.
At the center of this narrative are three extraordinary friends: Ragna, Liam, and Sofia. Their destinies are intertwined by a shared quest, an insatiable thirst for truth, and an unbreakable bond of friendship forged through challenges and elusive mysteries. Each carries their own burdens, but together, they find the strength to face them.
These three friends share more than just academic ties. They are bound by a common determination to uncover Reykjavik’s deepest secrets.
This novel explores complex themes such as the pursuit of truth, friendship, personal choices, the quest for knowledge, the fear of the unknown, and the responsibility we hold toward others. Through this captivating story, readers are invited to reflect on these themes and discover the messages and insights that resonate most with them.
Iceland, this breathtaking land of fire and ice, serves as the backdrop for our tale, creating a unique and visually striking atmosphere. The volcanic landscapes, towering mountains, rugged beaches, and icy waters add an extra layer to the intrigue, reinforcing the sense of mystery and isolation.
In the summer of 2014, my journey to Iceland—a land of extraordinary contrasts—inspired me to write this novel. I hope this story captivates you as much as the country itself captivated me.
"Ferð mín til Íslands, þessa lands óvenjulegra andstæðna, veitti mér innblástur til að skrifa þessa skáldsögu."
May this book take you on an unforgettable journey filled with mystery, introspection, and emotion!
May the challenges faced by our three friends resonate with you, just as the universal themes woven through these pages do!
Read, reflect, explore—and, above all, enjoy every moment of this journey through the mysteries of Reykjavik.
Mod
by Hildur Knútsdóttir
to be published on the 12th of March 2025. Iceland. 10 pages.As a young scholar sets out on a research project to find the stones where the settlers of Iceland made human sacrifices, a long dormant volcano rouses...and other, long-sleeping horrors might also be stirring.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Mod
by Victoria McCombs
to be published on the 14th of March 2025. Viking. 401 pages.Rune wants only one thing from the gods: the heart of a boy who already claims to love her. She wants it enough that she’s willing to make a deal with a god to keep it.
The deal is simple: the heart of the boy, and in return, Rune will make this god revered among the clan.
Then, out of nowhere, the boy proposes to Rune’s sister instead.
In her anger, she renounces the gods. But the gods have plans of their own. They snatch Rune from earth and throw her in Asgard, claiming her as their lost goddess and drowning her in a world of dangerous power. It’s clear a god is pulling the strings here, but Rune can’t guess who, or what her role is in their games. Desperate, she strikes a second deal with a god—one who might be as broken and twisted as she, and quite possibly more capable of breaking her heart than anyone. As her Viking past finds a way into Asgard, it’s clear that someone’s heart will be slaughtered. She can only hope to be long gone before it all crashes down.
A standalone fantasy for lovers of the fake engagement trope, shields and axes, or poison in teacups.
Mod
to be published on the 27th of March 2025. Norway. 438 pages.Psychologist and expert on body language and memory, Kari Voss investigates the murder of two teenaged girls in the small Norwegian town of Son, as suspicion is cast on multiple suspects. A mesmerisingly dark, twisty start to a nerve-shattering new series by two of the world's finest crime writers…
`Gustavsson and Enger deliver a one-two punch that's a stone-cold knockout´ Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson
`A pacy, gripping read that marks the start of an exciting new series. The best Nordic noir I've read in ages. Spectacular!´ Tariq Ashkanani
`Twisty and moving, with abundant psychological insight, this investigation of blood ties, in all meanings of the word, is superb crime-writing´ Antti Tuomainen
`Blown away by this cracking thriller and I was already loving it before they hit me with THAT ending. Bravo!´ Trevor Wood
_______________________
Everyone here is lying…
Expert on body language and memory, and consultant to the Oslo Police, psychologist Kari Voss sleepwalks through her days, and, by night, continues the devastating search for her young son, who disappeared on his birthday, seven years earlier.
Still grieving for her dead husband, and trying to pull together the pieces of her life, she is thrust into a shocking local investigation, when two teenage girls are violently murdered in a family summer home in the nearby village of Son.
When a friend of the victims is charged with the barbaric killings, it seems the case is closed, but Kari is not convinced. Using her skills and working on instinct, she conducts her own enquiries, leading her to multiple suspects, including people who knew the dead girls well…
With the help of Chief Constable Ramona Norum, she discovers that no one – including the victims – are what they seem. And that there is a dark secret at the heart of Son village that could have implications not just for her own son's disappearance, but Kari's own life, too…
English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic...
Books mentioned in this topic
Rune (other topics)The Shape of Stones (other topics)
The Runes of Reykjavik: an Icelandic journey into Norse mythology (other topics)
From the Deep (other topics)
Splinterbone: (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Johana Gustawsson (other topics)Tomas Enger (other topics)
Victoria McCombs (other topics)
Hildur Knútsdóttir (other topics)
Laurent Aldon (other topics)
More...
1) Follow the Butterfly
Ida is a self-confessed serial killer of predatory men. She feels no remorse for her victims, but has decided she needs psychiatric help... if only to lay the groundwork for an insanity plea if she gets caught. Clarissa is a celebrity psychotherapist, the best in her field, a familiar face on television and in glossy magazines. For her, every patient is special-someone only she can save. When Ida walks into Clarissa's consulting room one day, the therapist doesn't know that they share a dark secret, buried in both their pasts. As Ida's therapy begins, and Clarissa starts to probe the deepest recesses of her mind, a game of cat and mouse begins. Will Clarissa realise the truth before it's too late? When Ida becomes Clarissa's patient, a cat-and-mouse game begins in which nobody plays by the rules. The kind of game that never ends well...