Carl-Johan Vallgren is one of Sweden's most loved writers. He has been awarded the Swedish August Prize for Best Novel of the Year, and has been translated into 25 languages. He's also a talented musician with Warner Music.
Rachel Willson-Broyles is a freelance translator based in Madison, Wisconsin. She received her BA in Scandinavian Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2002 and her Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013. Her other translations include Jonas Hassen Khemiri's novel Montecore and Jonas Jonasson's The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden among many others.
"[The Boy in the Shadows] offers a number of twists and much
action, including a gripping climax. Vallgren's book is highly
recommended"--PCA/ACA Mystery & Detective Reading List
"[A] stunning crime thriller . . . Rich psychological insights
complement the well-executed plot."
--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"A brilliant debut thriller: well-written, thought-provoking, smart
and terrifying."
--Dagens Naeringsliv (Norway)
"A hell of a read that will keep readers guessing."--For the Love
of Books
"A thriller with an offbeat, personal edge, this crime debut bodes
well for future efforts in this genre by the author. Vallgren makes
a strong entry into crime fiction."--Kirkus Reviews
"An impressive debut in the crime genre, written in a style as
spectacular as Lars Kepler's books."
--Dagens Nyheter (Sweden)
"For fans of Scandinavian thrillers, this new novel from Carl-Johan
Vallgren is the perfect summer read . . . [A] gripping
thriller."
--Bookish
"Impressive . . . grittiness abounds till we reach the pinnacle--a
deliciously scary, bloodthirsty climax I defy anyone to read
without all the lights on"--The Bookbag
"Perfect crime drama; great plot and with an emotional coldness to
the characters that provides the correct chill, Vallgren's new,
strange hero and his helpmate, Eva, seem to be about to provide a
series worth reading. Gritty, real, creepy and wonderfully tight,
The Boy in the Shadows gives us a new crime writer to adore:
Carl-Johan Vallgren"--The Review Broads
"The Boy in the Shadows is terrific . . . The common thread to
Carl-Johan Vallgren's books is the strong literary craftsmanship
that he brings to the table. Vallgren is known as an author's
author, one who is studied by others to see how the job is properly
done."--Bookreporter
"This is the crime-novel debut for award-winning author Vallgren,
known for his fantastic fiction, and it successfully raises
suspense and shines particularly with its cast of flawed
characters. Add Vallgren to the list of the top purveyors of Nordic
noir."
--Booklist (Starred Review)
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