Sweden in a near future. The polarization of society has reached new, unprecedented levels and to protect the privileged, walls have been built to restrict the movements of those living in the so-called “no-go zones.” It’s election year and in spite of the danger associated with entering these zones, the Home Secretary decides to hold a political rally in the largest one, Järva. Despite all imaginable security measures being put in place, it all goes wrong and the Home Secretary is abducted. The police are powerless to find her.

Desperate and without any options at hand, the police come up with an unorthodox plan: They’ll send in Emir, a prisoner in custody on whom they have an unusual hold. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Emir heads inside the walls of Järva to find the Home Secretary.

One of Sweden’s most read and loved authors, Jens Lapidus is back with The No-Go Zone – a merciless depiction of a nation falling to pieces.

Anders de la Motte’s Rites of Spring makes a repeat appearance at No. 1 on the weekly paperback bestseller list in Sweden. This is the third No. 1 placement since the novel’s paperback publication.

Jørn Lier Horst & Thomas Enger’s Unhinged makes its debut on the Norwegian paperback list this week, claiming the No. 2 spot. Unhinged is the third novel in the Blix & Ramm series.

I May Be Wrong, Björn Natthiko Lindeblad’s moving non-fiction work and the most sold non-fiction title of 2020, is once again No. 1 in Sweden, topping week five’s bestseller list.

Jørn Lier Horst & Hans Jørgen Sandnes’ latest Detective Agency No. 2 title, Operation Cover-up, debuts on the Norwegian hardcover list at No. 3. The paperback list sees Anders de la Motte place at No. 4 with Rites of Spring.

Yrsa Sigurdardóttir’s stand-alone thriller The Prey is the No. 3 most sold title of 2020 in Iceland, across all genres.