Åsa Larsson was born in Kiruna, Sweden, in 1966. She studied in Uppsala and lived for some years in Stockholm but now prefers the rural life with her husband, two children, and several chickens. A former tax lawyer, she now writes full-time and is the author of Sun Storm, winner of Sweden’s Best First Crime Novel Award, and The Black Path, which Delacorte will publish in 2007.
“Richly atmospheric.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Larsson builds suspense gradually but inexorably, and she is
equally good at creating mood. . . .This impressive debut heralds
another striking voice from Scandinavia.”—Booklist
“For those who eschew exotic travel in favor of the familiar
hammock, there’s nothing better than a well-written and
well-translated story from some place you’ll probably never visit.
is that story and more!”—Rocky Mountain News
A murdered sister draws a Swedish lawyer back to her hometown in this winner of Sweden's Best First Crime Novel Award, available for the first time in English and already optioned for film. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
"Richly atmospheric."-Kirkus Reviews
"Larsson builds suspense gradually but inexorably, and she is
equally good at creating mood. . . .This impressive debut heralds
another striking voice from
Scandinavia."-Booklist
"For those who eschew exotic travel in favor of the familiar
hammock, there's nothing better than a well-written and
well-translated story from some place you'll probably never visit.
is that story and more!"-Rocky Mountain News
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