This is a list of the most notable mystery novels by Scandinavian authors
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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)

Out by Natsuo Kirino ?


Susanna - Censored by GoodReads Do you want me to remove it? It doesn't seem to fit the category.


message 3: by Dawn (new)

Dawn Hayes wrote: "Out by Natsuo Kirino ?"
It is harsh but compelling...is the same complex level as the nordic books.


message 4: by Marcela (new)

Marcela Hayes wrote: "Out by Natsuo Kirino ?"

I agree, I thought too that shouldn't be in the list as its author is not Scandinavian


message 5: by Adrienne (new)

Adrienne I don't think Tana French or Abraham Vergese are Scandanavian & Vergese's book is not even a mystery (although it is a truly awesome book).


message 6: by Andrew (new)

Andrew Hecht I've just removed all the inappropriate books from the list.


message 7: by Beverlee (new)

Beverlee  Couillard Adrienne wrote: "I don't think Tana French or Abraham Vergese are Scandanavian & Vergese's book is not even a mystery (although it is a truly awesome book)."

Agreed, they are not Scandinavian, and Vergese's is awesome +


message 8: by Lobstergirl (new)

Lobstergirl Just removed a ton of improper books. Much of it author spam...


message 9: by ~☆~Autumn (new)

~☆~Autumn Number 24 James M. Cain is not Scandinavian!?!


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