Knock Knock by Anders Roslund
**THE SMASH-HIT SCANDI THRILLER FROM THE PUBLISHER OF JO NESBO** Set over three explosive days, this is compulsive, heart-pounding storytelling that will keep you on the edge of your seat. He thought she was safe. Then the past came knocking. Seventeen years ago, Inspector Ewert Grens was called to the scene of a brutal crime. A family had been murdered, with only their five-year-old daughter left behind. The girl was moved out and placed under witness protection, but while the case went cold, Grens is still haunted by the memory. When he learns that the apartment where the crime took place is now the scene of a mysterious break-in, Grens fears that someone is intent on silencing the only witness. He must race to find her...before they do. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Steig Larsson and Samuel Bjork - don't miss out on the latest Scandi-crime sensation. 'Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in KNOCK KNOCK' New York Times 'A masterpiece of a thriller. Brutal, gripping, intelligent. It left me breathless' Liza Marklund 'The ending is a twist and a shocker...'The New York Journal of Books 'An edge of your seat thriller about revenge and treachery during three fateful days' Vi Läser 'Will keep even the most well-read and quality-conscious crime readers in a breathtaking iron grip from beginning to end' DBC, Denmark
Scandi-noir fans are in for a treatKnock Knock is a dark read - not for the lily-livered. * The Herald *
A masterpiece of a thriller. Brutal, gripping, intelligent. It left me breathless. * Liza Marklund *
A tense and detailed thriller...The ending is a twist and a shocker. * New York Journal of Books *
[Grens is] an eccentric, alienated, socially inept hero worthy of comparison with Swedish mystery master Henning Mankell's Inspector Kurt Wallander. * Wall Street Journal *
A perfect example of Scandi noir * The Times *
[A] complex, white-knuckle read -- Alison Flood * Observer *
If you thrill to the chills of Scandinavian noir, chances are you've read something by Anders Roslund. Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in Knock Knock. * New York Times Book Review *
Anders Roslund is a household name throughout most of the world as a master of crime fiction, and this book is a sterling example of why. * The Bookreporter *
From the first Knock Knock on the door of a murder scene to discovering the killers behind it, this novel is a breathless, suspenseful read...A heart-pounding thriller... Roslund's serpentine plot and visceral character development brings each cliffhanging chapter to a staggering revelation on how tasty a dish of cold, karmic revenge can be. * Shelf Awareness *
Breathtaking and terrific...Knock Knock is one of the best crime novels this reviewer has read in a very long time. * Jyllands-Posten *
Heart-pounding...This terrific mash-up of police procedural and crime thriller has strongly imagined characters, explosive action, and a twisty plot with an unexpected conclusion. It's a must for Scandinavian noir fans. * Publisher's Weekly *
Grens is an immensely compelling character whose sharp intuition and dedication to justice are reminiscent of Harry Bosch... a tense, sophisticated procedural * Booklist *
A masterpiece of a thriller. Brutal, gripping, intelligent. It left me breathless. * Liza Marklund *
A tense and detailed thriller...The ending is a twist and a shocker. * New York Journal of Books *
[Grens is] an eccentric, alienated, socially inept hero worthy of comparison with Swedish mystery master Henning Mankell's Inspector Kurt Wallander. * Wall Street Journal *
A perfect example of Scandi noir * The Times *
[A] complex, white-knuckle read -- Alison Flood * Observer *
If you thrill to the chills of Scandinavian noir, chances are you've read something by Anders Roslund. Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in Knock Knock. * New York Times Book Review *
Anders Roslund is a household name throughout most of the world as a master of crime fiction, and this book is a sterling example of why. * The Bookreporter *
From the first Knock Knock on the door of a murder scene to discovering the killers behind it, this novel is a breathless, suspenseful read...A heart-pounding thriller... Roslund's serpentine plot and visceral character development brings each cliffhanging chapter to a staggering revelation on how tasty a dish of cold, karmic revenge can be. * Shelf Awareness *
Breathtaking and terrific...Knock Knock is one of the best crime novels this reviewer has read in a very long time. * Jyllands-Posten *
Heart-pounding...This terrific mash-up of police procedural and crime thriller has strongly imagined characters, explosive action, and a twisty plot with an unexpected conclusion. It's a must for Scandinavian noir fans. * Publisher's Weekly *
Grens is an immensely compelling character whose sharp intuition and dedication to justice are reminiscent of Harry Bosch... a tense, sophisticated procedural * Booklist *
Anders Roslund is an award-winning journalist and one of the most successful and critically acclaimed Scandinavian crime writers of our time. His books have been read by millions and he is the recipient of the CWA International Dagger and the Glass Key award among many others. His work is published in 36 languages and regularly tops international bestseller lists.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781787302457 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787302458 |
| Title | Knock Knock |
| Author | Anders Roslund |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2021-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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