The question on the back of the book sets a really interesting tone. Set in Sweden, Gustaf Skördeman’s gripping debut novel combines a number of interlinked, plot-lines. There is an investigation of a present-day murder and also a complex spy-thriller with Cold War elements.
From the start of this novel, the reader is quickly drawn into a dark and disturbing world, one which explores the relatively recent history of the area.
I particularly enjoyed the many convincing twists and turns which required me to frequently consider the nature of all of the characters.
I was not sure about some of the more graphic depictions in the novel, which felt somewhat gratuitous.
This story should appeal both to lovers of crime thrillers and of spy stories because Gustaf Skördeman combines the two genres in a satisfying and entertaining way in his debut novel!
From the start of this novel, the reader is quickly drawn into a dark and disturbing world, one which explores the relatively recent history of the area.
I particularly enjoyed the many convincing twists and turns which required me to frequently consider the nature of all of the characters.
I was not sure about some of the more graphic depictions in the novel, which felt somewhat gratuitous.
This story should appeal both to lovers of crime thrillers and of spy stories because Gustaf Skördeman combines the two genres in a satisfying and entertaining way in his debut novel!