Josh Brolin, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Olivia Munn to Join ‘Three Seconds’
Oscar nominees Maggie Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin as well as Olivia Munn will be joining the cast of Three Seconds, adding further star power to a cast already featuring such names as Luke Evans and David Oyelowo. The film, which will be based on Roslund & Hellström’s bestselling novel of the same title, will be directed by Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders).
Are you smarter than Jo Nesbø? The Guardian asks its readers
Alex Bellos, British writer and mathematical mysteries expert, challenged the readers of the Guardian to pit their intellect against that of Jo Nesbø in a brain-twister worth the name. Citing Nesbø as the only one to have ever succeeded in solving the puzzle right there in front of him, Bellos encouraged his readers to test their own detecting skills by taking on the classic Three Switches riddle. To see if your genius matches that of the Norwegian crime author, click “READ MORE”.
Police ‘Best Novel of the Year’
Jo Nesbø’s Police, the tenth installment in the Harry Hole series, received the title of ‘Best Novel of the Year’ in Slovakia when the Slovaks made their voices heard in a readers’ poll.
Jo Nesbø ‘Foreign Author of the Year’
Jo Nesbø has been selected 2014’s 'Best Foreign Author’ in Slovakia. Going up against names like John Green and George R.R. Martin, Nesbø placed No. 1 when the readers of Slovakia chose their favorite author of the year.
Blood on Snow’s Swedish book trailer out now
Jo Nesbø’s Swedish publisher Piratförlaget has produced a book trailer for the publication of Blood on Snow.
Liza Marklund one of 2015’s most addictive authors
Liza Marklund's Borderline, the ninth novel featuring crime reporter Annika Bengtzon, has been named one of 2015's most addictive books by Kirkus Reviews.
New Author – Johan Theorin
Johan Theorin (b. 1963) began his literary career as a journalist and short-story writer, but has since gone on to receive international recognition as a writer of suspense novels. He is now considered to be one of the most talented authors of crime and mystery fiction in Scandinavia.
Leif GW Persson shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger
Leif GW Persson's Falling Freely, as if in a Dream has been shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger 2015. The novel is the final instalment in his Story of a Crime trilogy.
Yrsa Sigurdardottir presented with the Petrona Award 2015
Yrsa Sigurdardottir is the winner of the Petrona Award 2015 for 'Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year' for her novel The Silence of the Sea, translated by Victoria Cribb and published by Hodder and Stoughton.
Jo Nesbø fever in the Czech Republic
Jo Nesbø’s book signing and press event for his novel Police, the tenth installment in the Harry Hole series, saw an awe-inspiring number of fans crowding the streets of Prague. Over 1 500 readers lined up to receive the author’s autograph.