Dee’s Comments (group member since Aug 11, 2011)

Dee’s comments from the Nordic Noir group.

you said it not me ;)

Jim is what brought Naomi and I together - it was a match made in book heaven

she's another author where she has like 6 books out in Swedish, but only two have made it to the US market so far - unfortunately

i was going to make a snarky comment about how much you loved Gingerbread House ;)

Our June Author of the Month is Carin Gerhardsen

Originally a mathematician, which explains her clever plots and complex characters, Gerhardsen is the author of the Hammarby-series, crime novels that take place in the southern parts of Stockholm, Sweden.

Many of the scenes depicted are self-experienced and based on episodes from Gerhardsen's own childhood.

I know that Naomi is a fan, and looking forward to her review of her newest book...so what are you guys going to read

yeah, i'm a bit behind in making threads for newer authors we find ;)

Our May author is Arnaldur Indriðason

We do a featured author each month and then ppl can read any book by the author - originally we did a grip was and featured author, but the GR's weren't getting as much participation

I'll be posting the June author in the next day or so

Ohhh DianeAlice....hmmm I'm partial to James Thompson - set in Finland and Karin altvegan who ihas more of a psychological focus than a crime one

so what is everyone going to read by Arnaldur Indriðason

Our author of the month for May is Arnaldur Indriðason.

Arnaldur was born in Reykjavík on 28 January 1961, the son of writer Indriði G. Þorsteinsson. He graduated with a degree in history from the University of Iceland in 1996. He worked as a journalist for the newspaper Morgunblaðið from 1981 to 1982, and later as a freelance writer. From 1986 to 2001, he was a film critic for Morgunblaðið.

His first book, Synir duftsins (Sons of Dust) came out in 1997, the first in the series with Detective Erlendur. Arnaldur is considered one of the most popular writers in Iceland in recent years — topping bestseller lists time and again. In 2004, his books were 7 of the 10 most popular titles borrowed in Reykjavík City Library. In 2006, his Erlendur novel Mýrin was made into a film, known internationally as Jar City, by Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur.

I enjoyed Strange Bird - I kind of had the ending figured out but bummed it's the only Maria wren translated to English so far

someone posted this interview on amazon that i thought people might like

I'm going to start Strange Bird this week - I was holding it for another reading challenge but I had to rearrange books

yay Elizabeth! I'm guessing for your SRC task? I'm going LL as well, and also Jim's book 3 - since I got sidetracked

yet another NN where English rights weren't sold until more than half-way through the series...lol!

I'm going to read Strange Bird which is #7 in the Maria Wren series

Our April Author of the Month is Anna Jansson

About Anna
Anna Jansson grew up with storytelling. Everything she writes, criminal novels, children’s books and nonfiction, is pervaded with the intensity typical for fairy tales. Anna Jansson worked as nurse for many years. When she began to write her drive was to tell stories about people she met at the hospital. In a genre full of sudden, wicked death, Anna Jansson also manages to keep a discussion about present ethical problems concerning people’s relation to life and death.

The stories roll back and forth. Anna Jansson is a master of tempo changes, from descriptive where the story needs it, to thrilling action when the investigation escalates or the relations between the characters are intensified.

Anna Jansson finds a unique tone for each character in the book. The main character is Maria Wern, who becomes much more than a police when the reader in book after book is allowed to move deeper and deeper into her private life and feelings.

2005 Anna Jansson’s The Silver Crown (Silverkronan) received an award (Guldpocket) for over 50000 sold copies. Her book Strange Bird (Främmande fågel) was 2006 nominated to Glasnyckeln (The Glass Key), the price for best Scandinavian crime novel.

A series for both television and feature film based on the books is produced by Eyeworks. It has made a success in Sweden, Germany and US, with Eva Röse portraying Maria Wern. The series is aired in 14 countries and in US the reviewers say: "It's lovely, moody, and evocative -- a perfect choice. So, yes, all in all, this series is a winner."/Mysterymaven US.

Besides writing crime novels Anna Jansson holds lectures in ethical issues of medical care and has written a number of books on the topic. She also writes children’s books.

Anna's Books

You said it not me ;)

in case you don't know - our beloved Naomi is a tad technically challenged, so posting pictures is her new trick ;)

Sheila wrote: "hmm, I've never heard of either of those. I'm trying to find out about your featured author here and not finding it Dee. Could you point me in the right direction?"

I think you found it - but if you look in the author of the month folder you will find our recent authors