About the Author

Mons grew up in a working-class household in the provincial town of Linkoping, Sweden, where the Malin Fors series is set. Before becoming a writer, he worked in advertising and journalism, and is a leading food critic. His first novel, Pesetas, was awarded the Spanish equivalent of the Whitbread Award. He has been married to Karolina for over 20 years, and they live in Stockholm with their daughter and son.

Reviews

Don't bother with Stieg Larsson, Kallentoft is better - Magnus Utvik, Sweden's leading criticOne of the best-realised female heroines I've read by a male writer - GuardianThe highest suspense - Camilla LackbergHe has a completely unique style, an exquisite narrative that you drink in with pleasure . . . I'm convinced: a crime novel doesn't get much more beautiful than this - KristianstadsbladetA gripping opening gambit . . . Investigating inspector Malin Fors is a feisty single mother, whose flaws are intriguing and endearing . . . The chillingly suspense-filled story works up to a truly stunning finale. - Easy LivingMore very impressive input from another Scandinavian writer with something refreshingly different to say and with a different way of saying it . . . the background of Sweden in the grip of a cruel and punishing winter is brought vividly to the page. His illustration of the complex character of his heroine is also impressive . . . An impressive book. - Tangled WebGripping - New Books MagazineSharp writing and original insights add spice - Literary Review