Kräftskivan The Crayfish Party
Old friends reunite for a crayfish party in the remote outer archipelago of Stockholm. The last time they were together was years ago, when the reality show they worked on ended in tragedy.
As the schnapps flow and tensions rise, a violent storm sweeps in. Strange signs suggest they are not alone on the island, and when one of them is found murdered, the festive gathering spirals into a desperate fight for survival. Has the past finally caught up with them? And is the killer someone among them?
The Crayfish Party is a cinematic thriller about secrets, guilt, and revenge. With a focus on complex relationships and page-turning tension, Martin Österdahl has created a claustrophobic chamber play in five acts.
Reviews
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“It’s reminiscent of an Agatha Christie tale, where the group is slowly whittled down. Although the cover labels it a thriller, there’s a strong detective element too: Who’s targeting them? Why? And how is someone managing to manipulate their environment? The answers are revealed gradually—the most crucial ones saved for last, and they’re far from easy to predict.”
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“The Crayfish Party is linguistically impeccable. /…/ Österdahl is truly skilled.”
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“The atmosphere grows stifling and deeply uncomfortable, to say the least.”
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“It has a page-turning quality to it (…). The craftsmanship is nicely executed, and Österdahl’s distinct angle, where a reality TV show spirals disastrously, works well.”
- Author
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Martin Österdahl
- Published
- 2024
- Genre
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- Thriller
- Pages
- 300
- Reading material
Swedish edition
English sample translation & summery
- Rights sold
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Finland, Aula Kustannus
Germany, Blanvalet
Italy, Giunti
Netherlands, De Geus
Norway, Cappelen Damm
Sweden, Bookmark
