The crow girl is a tale of almost unfathomably heinous deeds and. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The crow girl kindle edition by erik axl sund author, neil smith translator 3. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the crow girl. Chicago tribune the most disturbing book youll read all year. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The novels storyline deals with the absolutely horrible aspects of human deviation as well as its effects in the lives of both offenders and victims.
A serial killer stalks stockholm in this creepy nordic noir the. Praise for erik axl sunds the crow girl unfolds in kaleidoscopic fashion. She also had a set of dumbbells, some weights, and an exercise bike delivered. In a stockholm city park, police find the tortured body of a youth. The crow girl by sund, erik axl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Erik axl sund is the pseudonym for two authors who have been friends and collaborators for years. The crow girl a swedish thriller written by erik axl sund begins with a body discovered in some. The crow girl audiobook by erik axl sund, neil smith. Erik axl sunds novel has some fine moments, but it can be overwhelmingly lurid. She took all the books out of one of the bookcases in the living room, tipped it. With its heady mix of graphic violence, noirish thrills and social commentary, the book has all the hallmarks of nordic noir and is a mustread for scandinavian crime fiction. Would you try another book from erik axl sund andor gabrielle glaisters.
About the author erik axl sund is the pen name of swedish author duo jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist, recipients of the special award from the swedish crime. Jun 23, 2016 erik axl sunds novel has some fine moments, but it can be overwhelmingly lurid. The detective, mother of a young son, is the books moral center, and. The crow girl feels like an attempt to combine elements of those three swedish brandleaders. It was originally published as a trilogy, but in the english translation appears as a single volume divided into three parts. A challenging multifaceted descent into the abyss of evil and madness. Quotes from the crow girl by erik axl sund bookmate. Fired up by moral concerns, this books engine never stops humming. The crow girl is an extremely dark and depressing crime novel written by the swedish duo of jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist erik axl sund is their pen name. Reading the crow girl is a visceral, demanding journey down into the depths of human depravity.
Buy the crow girl by erik axl sund, in very good condition. Erik axl sund is the author of the crow girl, the hunger fire and the pythias instructions. Writing duo erik axl sunds english debut succeeds at pushing the limits of crime writing, drawing the reader into a world that is as repulsive. A serial killer stalks stockholm in this creepy nordic. Read the crow girl a novel by erik axl sund available from rakuten kobo. Apr 06, 2017 the crow girl is an extremely dark and depressing crime novel written by the swedish duo of jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist erik axl sund is their pen name. Detective superintendent jeanette kihlberg heads the investigation, which quickly deadends. I could also say that this is probably one of the most complicated and complex story plots ive ever read. Part of what i loved about the crow girl was the focus on creating short, easily consumable chapters. Together, the novels form the highly praised and internationally bestselling trilogy about victoria bergman, and were merged into a single volume called the crow girl. Mesmerizing and explosive, the crow girl is a tale of almost unfathomably heinous deeds and of the catastrophic damage, and the profound need for revenge, left in their wake.
The crow girl book trilogy to be adapted for tv series. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by erik axl sund, narrated by gabrielle glaister. The international sensation it begins in a stockholm city park where the abused body of a young boy is discovered. Lloyd sachs, chicago tribune erik axl sundaka jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquistmay look like aging rockers but they share a steely command of the writerly art. The crow girl by erik axl sund, 9780099583684, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Crow girl 2010, hunger fire 2011 and pythias instructions 2012, that form the trilogy about victoria bergman, and glass bodies 2014, the first standalone novel in the new melancholia trilogy. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Erik axl sund is the author of three novels so far. No matter how shrewd and analytical you might be, i predict that you wont figure out whos who and whats what until at.
Buy the crow girl by erik axl sund from waterstones today. This weeks featured book trailer is for the crow girl by erik axl sund. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The book the crow girl written by erik axl sund a pseudonymously written book by a couple of guys who look more like some fans of the group the cure, crossed with some swedish death metal fans, is a difficult book to read because of all the depravity, deviant sex and violence contained within. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The crow girl a swedish thriller written by erik axl sund begins with a body discovered in. Swedish crime novels in the postdragon tattoo era have offered a full slate of the grotesque. The crow girl is a pulsepounding thriller that manages to linger on character depth and puts an emphasis on supporting characters that are usually given short shrift. The most terrifying thriller youll read this yearit starts with j. The crow girl ebook by erik axl sund 9780385349888. It seems perfectly fitting that my first blog post of crime by the books second year in existence is dedicated to one of my favorite books.
Mar 12, 2020 erik axl sund is the pen name of swedish author duo jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist. The crow girl part of the victoria bergmans svaghet series by erik axl sund. Erik axl sund is the pseudonym for 2 authors who have been friends and collaborators for years. Writing duo erik axl sunds english debut succeeds at pushing the limits of crime writing, drawing the reader into a world that is as repulsive and deranged as it is addictive and emotional. Buy this book horrors abound in the pseudonymous sunds scathing first in a. Erik axl sund, aka hakan axlander sundquist, left, and jerker eriksson. Quotes from the crow girl by erik axl sund masha zhak has quoted last year the prosecutor knows nothing about plants, but over the years hes learned that the art of conversation is to ask questions first and then transform the information received into general and uncontroversial statements of fact. Bestselling thriller crow girl dives deep too deep. In the us, uk, spain, and many other countries, the three novels will be published merged into an explosive onevolume edition. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf. I cant say ive ever read a book that affected me so deeply, and it has been a. What could erik axl sund have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you.
Not only is it big but it is tough reading at times, not because it is badly written, it isnt, but because of the subjects it covers. I cant say ive ever read a book that affected me so deeply, and it has been a long time since ive been this passionate about a book. Then, they find two more, and it becomes clear that they are facing an extraordinary caseand an extraordinarily twisted killer. A terrifying and addictive psychological thriller for readers of jo nesbo and stieg larsson. Together, they form the trilogy about victoria bergman. These dark and addictive novels became an immediate success, both critical and commercial. Crow girl 2010, hunger fire 2011 and pythias instructions 2012, that form the trilogy about victoria bergman, and glass bodies 2014, the first standalone novel in the new melancholia trilogy in addition to writing, eriksson has been a. Bestselling thriller crow girl dives deep too deep into. Apr 14, 2016 the crow girl is an extremely dark and depressing crime novel written by the swedish duo of jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist erik axl sund is their pen name. Bestselling thriller crow girl dives deep too deep into darkness. Oct 14, 2016 as a side note how cool is the pen name erik axl sund authors jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist combined the first parts of each of their last names to created the pseudonym. The crow girl by erik axl sund translated by neil smith 768 pp.
In a stockholm city park, the hideously abused body of a young boy is stumbled upon. Sund is relentless in scraping away at both physical and psychological wounds, leaving us with scenes and images that may make you leave the room. Horrors abound in the pseudonymous sunds scathing first book that rips asunder the appearance of swedens contemporary welfare state. Apr 26, 2016 erik axl sund, aka hakan axlander sundquist, left, and jerker eriksson.
Before i delve further into the mad genius that is the crow girl, its important to understand some fundamentals about this title. This is the darkest, most complex case the police have ever seen. There is something in the writing style of those two scandinavian authors that gave me. The prosecutor knows nothing about plants, but over the years hes learned that the art of conversation is to ask questions first and then transform. Jun 20, 20 the official book trailer for erik axl sund s the crow girl to be published in spring 2014. The crow girl by erik axl sund penguin books australia. The official book trailer for erik axl sunds the crow girl to be published in spring 2014. Sandy haggart a lisbeth salanderesque figure adorns the cover of the crow girl, signalling its crime fiction. I had heard a lot about this trilogy of books before it was amalgamated into one, and at 786 pages it is a big book. Ultimately, the crow girl the first entry, i hasten to point out, in a trilogy is unable to keep up with itself.
A serial killer stalks stockholm in this creepy nordic noir. Buy a cheap copy of the crow girl book by erik axl sund. Jun 08, 2016 the crow girl by erik axl sund penguin random house canada. The crow girl is a tale of almost unfathomably heinous deeds, and of the profound damage. If you favor mysteries and thrillers full of surprises, youll love the crow girl by the swedish writing team that publishes under the name erik axl sund. The crow girl by erik axl sund penguin random house canada. The crow girl is a tale of almost unfathomably heinous deeds, and of the profound damageand the equally profound need for revenge. Its a pity i did not know this at the start as i dont normally read books by two authors. Lloyd sachs, chicago tribune erik axl sundaka jerker eriksson and hakan axlander sundquist. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free.
There is something in the writing style of those two scandinavian authors that gave me at some point the creeps. Feb 27, 2016 the crow girl by erik axl sund i have to admit, that i actually planned on reading this trilogy in one swoop but after i finished the first book i had to put the other two aside for some time. Jul 31, 2016 the crow girl by erik axl sund translated by neil smith 768 pp. Apr 25, 2016 the crow girl by erik axl sund cbtb rating.
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