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Savage Spring: Malin Fors 4

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Savage Spring: Malin Fors 4
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mons Kallentoft
Translated by Neil Smith
SeriesMalin Fors
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781444721676
ClassificationsDewey:839.738
Audience
General
Illustrations None

Publishing Details

Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publication Date 11 April 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Swedish town of Linkoping is bathed in Spring sunshine. The trees are blossoming and families are having breakfast at outdoor tables in the main square. Then a deafening explosion rips through the air. Broken glass and tulip petals cover the cobblestones, and two little girls, twin sisters, are killed while their mother is left fighting for her life. Detective Inspector Malin Fors has just attended her own mother's funeral when she is summoned to the devastating scene. But, although Malin is plagued with questions about her past and the secrets her mother never revealed, she must once again bury her own pain if she is to find Tuva and Mira Vigero's killer before he strikes again.

Author Biography

Mons Kallentoft 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 journalism and is also a keen food critic. His first novel was awarded the Swedish 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. His novels are translated into English by Neil Smith. Visit Mons' website at www.monskallentoft.se and his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MonsKallentoft and follow him on Twitter @Kallentoft

Reviews

Praise for Mons Kallentoft's MALIN FORS series - . . . Kallentoft's books have been called beautiful, exquisite and original. I can see why. - Literary Review He 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 - Kristian Stadsbladet Don't bother with Stieg Larsson, Kallentoft is better - Magnus Utvik, Sweden's leading critic One of the best-realised female heroines I've read by a male writer - Guardian The highest suspense - Camilla Lackberg, international bestselling author of The Stonecutter The strengths of this complex and excellent novel include realistic dialogue, thorough characterisation and concern for social issues - New Zealand Listener It is Kallentoft's characterisation and distinctive, often poetic style which make his crime-writing more memorable than most . . . It is compelling reading. The atmosphere of oppressive heat creates the sense of a hell on earth, where evil thrives. It is a powerful and disturbing vision. - Canberra Times