Scandinavian crime at its best and most commercial. For all fans of Henning Mankell.
Mari Jungstedt is one of the most successful crime fiction authors
in Sweden, and has sold over 3 million copies of her books
worldwide. Barry Forshaw writes that her Inspector Knutas novels
are 'among the most rarefied and satisfying pleasures afforded by
the field'. She has written nine novels set on the island of
Gotland and featuring Knutas.
Mari lives in Stockholm with her husband and two children.
Just when I thought that the flow of impressive crime writers from
the Nordic countries was slowing down, up pops another. Unseen is
the Swede Mari Jungstedt's first novel, but it doesn't feel like
it. She is in total control of plot and pace, conveys chilling
atmosphere and her characters are well above average for
believability.
*The Times*
There is an icy dispassionate grip to Jungstedt's writing that
recalls Henning Mankell.
*Metro*
Swedish journalist Jungstedt's first mystery, set on the island of Gotland, a popular tourist destination, opens with some promise. After a gathering of friends dissolves amid jealous accusations, the source of the conflict, Helena Hillerstrom, vanishes from her home, only to turn up the victim of a savage ax murder. This violent act shocks the residents of the normally sleepy resort island. Despite the dedicated efforts of Insp. Anders Knutas, the killer strikes twice again. The killer's cliched motive for these crimes and the police's failure to connect some obvious dots will disappoint those expecting another Henning Mankell. Still, the unusual setting is nicely described, and hopefully, later entries in the series will focus on issues that are particular to Sweden as this debut effort does not. (Sept.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Just when I thought that the flow of impressive crime writers from
the Nordic countries was slowing down, up pops another.
Unseen is the Swede Mari Jungstedt's first novel, but it
doesn't feel like it. She is in total control of plot and pace,
conveys chilling atmosphere and her characters are well above
average for believability. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *
There is an icy dispassionate grip to Jungstedt's writing that
recalls Henning Mankell. * Metro *
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