Feb 13, 2021

Sunday Salon: Scandinavian Thrillers

 We're snowed in for the next few days. Good time to catch up on reading. 

What I've finished:


I am enjoying all of the books in this series by Viveca Sten. The setting, islands in the Swedish archipelago, is unique, as are the characters in this police procedural set of thrillers.

In this sixth book, In Harm's Way Detective Thomas Andreasson visits the island of Sandhamn to investigate why the body of a world renowned journalist has been found covered in snow at a resort hotel. He decides it might be murder and not an accident as it first seems.

I found this thriller easy to read, with relatable characters and interesting description of place and setting. Another 4-5 stars.

What I'm reading: 


The Corpse Flower by Anne Mette Hancock will be published in October 2021. I got it from Netgalley and am in the middle of reading it. 

The thriller involves another journalist, Heloise, the main character, who must discover why a suspected murderess, Anna, is trying to contact her, possibly to have her story written. Set in Copenhagen, with a realistic cast of characters, this murder mystery is enjoyable so far, especially with the literary clues involving Heloise's name. 

What are you reading this week? 

Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also,  It's Monday: What Are You Readingand Sunday Salon

17 comments:

  1. That's a sad story for a journalist. I'm sure it really happens too. I look forward to seeing your International Thrillers.

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  2. I bought all of Viveca Sten's series for the library I work at, they have a huge success - so huge I can't borrow them myself, lol. But I'd love to, I love Scandinavian thrillers in general and books that take place on islands in particular. Enjoy ;)

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  3. Do you have to read Sten's series in order? I love stories with a hotel or resort setting.

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  4. Tempting books! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your week. Here are my https://laurelrainsnow.wordpress.com/2021/02/13/weekly-updates-sweet-thoughts-for-valentines-everywhere/

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  5. I'm very interested in the Viveca Sten series. Sounds very intriguing. Sorry to hear that you are snowed in, at least you have some great reads to keep you company!

    Elza Reads

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  6. Both of these sound great, thanks for sharing

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  7. There's something especially frightening about Scandinavian mysteries, I think. Some of the best I've read have been from there. I hope you enjoy it a lot.

    Stay warm. We are also in line for some possible snow, and that's a rarity for us.

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  8. The Corpse Flower looks very good. Hope your week is a good one!

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  9. We're snowed in here too. Not much else to do but read! Enjoy your books, both sound good.

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  10. I love a Scandinavian mystery, I’ve read the first Sandham book, I’ll need to get stuck in to the rest.

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  11. Oh I LOVE the look of that first one!

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  12. Being snowed in feels about normal these days with COVID restrictions. Glad you got some reading down. My Sunday Salon Post

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  13. I had never heard of the Sandhamm Mystery series, but I'm definitely going to check it out--I love Nordic Noir!

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  14. I haven't read a thriller or mystery in years, maybe its time to branch out a little. We aren't snowbound but it is supposed to be below freezing tonight with rain possible so likely ice and since there are no parades, its a stay home day for me too. Time to attack Mt. TBR

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  15. Its been a while between mysteries for me too! I do have a couple here to get to at some point.

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  16. I do like the Scandinavian shows on Netflix, I think I need to delve into Scandinavian Thrillers!

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