A Darker Shade of Sweden, JohnHenri Holmberg
A Darker Shade of Sweden, JohnHenri Holmberg
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A Darker Shade of Sweden

Author: John-Henri Holmberg

Narrator: Adam Grupper, Scott Brick, Carol Monda

Unabridged: 13 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/04/2014


Synopsis

Ever since Stieg Larsson shone a light on the brilliance of Swedish crime writing with his acclaimed and bestselling Millennium trilogy, readers around the world have sought out and devoured the crime fiction of his countrymen (and women), many of whom have proved to be some of the greatest masters of the genre. In this landmark and unique publication, Sweden’s most distinguished and best-loved crime writers have contributed stories to an anthology that promises to thrill even the most jaded mystery reader.

Containing seventeen stories, all never before published in English, A Darker Shade of Sweden illuminates the shadow side of this beguiling country as never before, and promises to be among the most highly anticipated crime fiction of the season.

Reviews

This collection of short stories was a real treat for me, a devoted lover of Nordic noir, as there is a number of very important Swedish crime authors taking part in the anthology, edited by John-Henri Holmberg. There is also a story written by the late Stieg Larsson, author of the notorious Milleni......more

Goodreads review by Ken

Bound to happen, I found a new author who I really liked. Veronica von Schenck was one in a anthology of crime writers. She hit my weakness and wrote with the fascination of history, artifacts, and solving problems. But what I like the best about her was that she quit her job. I also liked Anna Jans......more

Goodreads review by Alatea

Finding a book by Swedish detective authors in my hometown library (which, in fact, is the size of any kindergarten library) I call a success. Understanding that I should have read the book in Swedish to really get everything from it is not so overwhelming. Don't get me wrong - the translation was g......more