Leif GW Persson’s sprawling, state-of-the-nation novels make deft use of crime fiction conventions to expose the faultlines of Swedish society. This more closely focused novel is a brilliant exploration of a young woman’s murder, press sensationalism, and the inner workings of a police investigation, with readers reintroduced to the blackly humorous and truly unforgettable police detective Evert Bäckström.

As the army of Scandinavian crime writers sweeps invincibly onwards, it becomes more challenging for aficionados of Nordic Noir to sort out the wheat from the chaff – although the former is (thankfully) in greater supply. The individual character of various writers’ work can seem similar, but certain talents stand out from the pack. Such is the gifted Leif Persson, whose massive, sprawling, state-of-thenation novels use the mechanics of crime fiction to expose the fault lines in Scandinavian society. Persson, very much his own man in the field, has written his best novel with this one, with its caustic, sardonic tone, it has all the vitality and pungency of its predecessors; its challenging, difficult hero is one of the most distinctive in the field

Persson’s sprawling, state-of-the-nation novels use the mechanics of crime fiction to expose the faultlines in Scandinavian society. Linda has all the vitality of Persson’s earlier books; its difficult hero is one of the most distinctive in the field.

An immense crime story, and not because of the number of pages, but thanks to the narrative energy and the skill to reflect on society and humanity.

Leif GW Persson has a very straight style, with no frills, and his novels show a very deep understanding of the world he writes about. The tough realism of his stories is tempered by irony and comic qualities.

Persson’s new novel is a true delight to read. As usual, the dialogue is sharp-witted, the prose is bubbling with the authors delight in narrating, and the plot’s not too bad either.

Leif GW Persson is unique in this genre; as an author he is exceptional. This is grand reading.

Entertainment paired with realism and high credibility – it can hardly get any better than this.

A fast-paced, twist-fuelled read

Kept me guessing till the final brilliant twist

When it comes to psychological thrillers few do it better than Tammy Cohen. Her best book yet.

An intriguing psychological thriller…full of tension.

A twist-packed psychological thriller from an author who is an expert at racheting up the tension.

A powerful psychological murder mystery written with compassion and candour

Gripping and convincing, it is a reminder of how vulnerable our lives can be

Twisty, tense, savvy thriller

In 'Do Not Become Alarmed' the narrative switches dazzlingly from character to character with ingenious facility. Meloy has an Ann Patchett-like eye for nuance and detail and a mordant wit that persists even through the most gruesome and disturbing scenes; this restless, kinetic book is unsettling and provoking but never solemn. I kept stopping and setting it aside to think; at the end I urgently wanted to read it again

Like a gothic Famous Five... a vivid, fast-moving, beach-friendly thriller

Here at Company HQ we're all obsessed with Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. This juicy seaside-town murder mystery will be one of the biggest books this autumn

This fantastically written story, with its little clues casually dropped in along the way, will keep you guessing until the very end ... Another compelling, funny and thought-provoking winner from Liane Moriarty. Do whatever you can to get your hands on a copy - it's brilliant

Take this page-turner on holiday with you - you won't be able to put it down!

A twisted thriller

Another riveting thriller. Tackling difficult subjects with intelligence and humanity

A compelling summer read not to be missed

This addictive new thriller from bestselling author Liane Moriarty weaves three stories together to a shocking and unpredictable climax