Book review: Roseanna, A Martin Beck Police Mystery
Posted on Friday, November 19th, 2010
Written in 1965, this is the first of ten novels centred around the Swedish detective inspector Martin Beck. But don’t let the date put you off: the book has aged beautifully, the writing still feels fresh, and the finish stays with you long after turning the last page – it’s like a good quality claret.
continue readingBook Review: The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
Posted on Monday, November 1st, 2010
The book is the fifth in the Harry Hole detective series to be translated into English. Jo Nesbo (50) is a Norwegian novelist and musician who is fast becoming one of the bigger names in the competitive and crowded marketplace for Scandinavian crime fiction.
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