"Brutal, sweeping, and emotionally grounded, this is Scandi noir at its best. Sveistrup proves himself a master of his craft." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This is a terrific book, compelling and beautifully written by a true master of the genre." Peter James, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace series "A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. Buckle up. You'll gulp down every word. I loved this book." - A.

J. Finn, author of the The Woman in the Window, on The Chestnut Man "Cunningly plotted . Although it's hard to look away from Sveistrup's fiendish villain, the good guys are also worthy of your attention." - New York Times Book Review on The Chestnut Man "A tension-charged debut. Incendiary." - Financial Times on The Chestnut Man "This is a page-turner that will make you hesitate before turning the page, so unnerving is the violence. One of the best and scariest crime novels of the year, it adds to its rewards by promising us at least one sequel. A tantalizing, un-put-down-able novel by an instant master of the form.

" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on The Chestnut Man.