Reviews

• “[B]reathtakingly good.(…) Its appeal is truly international.”

• “Written by one of France’s leading crime writers and one of Norway’s best-selling authors, [SON] introduces a truly original character that we will hear much more of.”

• “This is a taut, chilling psychological drama. The intensity of youth, relationships and beliefs heighten the tension. The small town life and secrets locked away feel really claustrophobic. The unusual nature of Voss’s expertise and the haunting uncertainty of the loss of her son, which resonates with the title of the novel, make her a fascinating character. There’s a pathos and an ironic twist to the story that will hit home when you discover it and the ending will make you gasp or even cry. The moment you think it’s all over, another sock to the jaw gives an already intriguing and emotive tale something extra that you will never forget. /…/ You will be totally absorbed by the story and have empathy for the characters caught up in tragedy, both the recent murders and Vetle going missing. /…/[A] powerful tale (…) that may usher in one of the most talked-about collaborations of the next few years.”

• “A breathtaking thriller with a complex plot and twist to die for. Simply brilliant.”

• “[C]onjoins two prime exponents of international crime fiction. Johana Gustawsson is generally regarded as the queen of French noir, while Thomas Enger demonstrates that in terms of its crime writers, Norway has undoubtedly punched above its weight. /…/ [Son] is Franco-Nordic noir delivered with total authority.”