Author:John le Carré
'Mesmerising' Sunday Times
As an interpreter of African languages, Bruno Salvador is much in demand. He makes it a principle to remain neutral - no matter what he hears. But when he is summoned on a secret job for British Intelligence, he is told he will have to get his hands dirty. His mission is to help bring democracy to the Congo - democracy that will be delivered at the end of a gun barrel.
The Mission Song is an excoriating depiction of a corrupt world where loyalty can be bought and war is simply an opportunity to settle old scores.
'Simply astonishing ... a formidably sophisticated work of fiction' Charles Cumming
'... a twisty and tense exploration of family secrets, survival, and the often blurred lines between fantasy and reality and predator and prey... Readers will likely think they know where this runaway train is headed, making the final twists that much more surprising… A creepy and darkly addictive thriller.'
—— Kirkus'Beautifully crafted as you would expect - Barnett is a pseudonym for an unidentified bestselling author - it piles revelation upon revelation with devastating effect, leaving the reader gasping. If you think you can predict what's going to happen, think again. It is that good.'
—— The Daily MailA tense and detailed thriller...The ending is a twist and a shocker.
—— New York Journal of Books[Grens is] an eccentric, alienated, socially inept hero worthy of comparison with Swedish mystery master Henning Mankell's Inspector Kurt Wallander.
—— Wall Street JournalA perfect example of Scandi noir
—— The Times[A] complex, white-knuckle read
—— Alison Flood , ObserverIf you thrill to the chills of Scandinavian noir, chances are you've read something by Anders Roslund. Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in Knock Knock.
—— New York Times Book ReviewAnders Roslund is a household name throughout most of the world as a master of crime fiction, and this book is a sterling example of why.
—— The BookreporterFrom the first Knock Knock on the door of a murder scene to discovering the killers behind it, this novel is a breathless, suspenseful read...A heart-pounding thriller... Roslund's serpentine plot and visceral character development brings each cliffhanging chapter to a staggering revelation on how tasty a dish of cold, karmic revenge can be.
—— Shelf AwarenessBreathtaking and terrific...Knock Knock is one of the best crime novels this reviewer has read in a very long time.
—— Jyllands-PostenHeart-pounding...This terrific mash-up of police procedural and crime thriller has strongly imagined characters, explosive action, and a twisty plot with an unexpected conclusion. It's a must for Scandinavian noir fans.
—— Publisher's WeeklyGrens is an immensely compelling character whose sharp intuition and dedication to justice are reminiscent of Harry Bosch... a tense, sophisticated procedural
—— BooklistOne of this year’s very best crime novels, that will keep even the most well-read and quality-conscious crime readers in a breathtaking iron grip from beginning to end.
—— DBC, DenmarkAn edge of your seat thriller about revenge and treachery during three fateful days.
—— Vi Läser, SwedenHas punchy prose and plot twists that readers expecting another brooding Scandinavian noir won't see coming
—— KirkusWith a novel like this in your hands the desire to read becomes extraordinary; everything else turns into distractions that keep you from lustfully devouring the next page.
—— Mariestads-Tidningen, SwedenKnock Knock is […] a breathtakingly thrilling, heartbreaking story of unscrupulous arms trading, shootings, and all their underlying causes.
—— Skånska Dagbladet, SwedenRoslund’s crime novel is of the sweaty, action-packed kind, and you read it with a pounding pulse and constant sense of unease. At the same time, it is a gripping and smart plot to consume and ponder.
—— Göteborgs-Posten, SwedenA perfect example of Scandi Noir.
—— The TimesPraise for Gillian McAllister
—— -I read it in a breathless day and a half. I loved every page
—— Lisa JewellAs tense as a piano string
—— Sunday TimesAn exceptional thriller with a thumping, emotional heart
—— HeatAddictive, clever, twisty
—— SunI loved this gripping and thought-provoking read
—— B. A. ParisTense, compelling, with a clever grand reveal
—— Daily MailOne of the best courtroom dramas I've ever read
—— Cara HunterKept me glued to every page
—— Good HousekeepingGripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. Truly original
—— Paula DalyIntelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable
—— Jane CorryBrilliantly written
—— Fiona BartonA thrilling mystery with a strong emotional heart
—— Woman & HomeIngeniously constructed, with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense
—— Louise Candlish