Reviews

• “The murder case is well-written. /…/ [T]he duo’s writing is uncomplicated and they still manage to describe things in detail. /…/ In Memory of a Killer [is] an intense Scandi thriller that will continue to resonate for a while. This collaboration pays off!”

• “Pascal Engman and Johannes Selåker skillfully maneuver a well-oiled literary crime machinery, a welcomed sequel will be worth the wait.”

• “A taught page-turner.”

• “The pace is impressive.”

• “It’s a skillfully constructed plot with many storylines and a fast pace.”

• “In Memory of a Killer is an entertaining crime novel, absolutely. The pages basically read themselves. But there is also an immediate political relevance that makes the story acutely prevailing. It’s equal parts a historic novel as a reflection of our time.”

• “Pascal Engman and Johannes Selåker skillfully kickstarts a well-oiled crime novel machinery, welcomed continuations will probably follow.”

• “What makes me (…) fall completely is the author’s irresistible eagerness for storytelling. Despite its length there isn’t a scene I would cut – they are all vital and the era they are in is so perfectly depicted that I often find myself with a smile on my face. /…/ In Memory of a Killer is one of the strongest crime novels in years, and if there is any justice in the world it will be named suspense novel of the year by the Swedish Crime Academy.”

• “The milieu is fitting. /…/ The spirit of the time is captured very well. /…/ The form differs somewhat from Pascal Engman’s previous books, we are invited to a more breathtaking rollercoaster, but there are also parts that we recognize; here are current societal problems such as a growing right-wing extremism, misogyny and a lot of other things. What we also recognize is the text’s soaring level of quality. /…/ The ability to write fantastic suspense that so skillfully weaves in very real societal problems in a really impressive way. So read In Memory of a Killer, I guarantee a few hours of really entertaining and rewarding pleasure of reading.”

• “Engman and Selåker evoke a feverish and atmospheric tone and era with a strong sense for characters, the milieu and the plot. A story – about a not-so-distant past – that grabs hold of the reader. This is Swedish nordic noir of the highest quality.”