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Metro

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:14:50 +0200

A Crime Noir Short Story.

A hellish ride on the Metro train one night in Copenhagen...

Written as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, with obvious links to his tale William Wilson, this short story leads you into a cold nightmare of rape and mixed identities.

Maja calls as I wait for the Metro at the airport station. It’s late. I have just returned from yet another business trip. She says, “There have been a number of violent rapes in Copenhagen the last few weeks. Yesterday, the police published a frame from the surveillance recordings in the Metro. The last rape occurred late Monday night not far from the DR-Byen Metro station. The victim recognized you on the recordings from the surveillance camera.” I hesitate a few seconds, looking into my own eyes in the reflection of the glass walls—then I laugh.

Praise for Metro:

“It delivers the goods...this is good entertainment.” The Danish Newspaper Politiken.

“Tightly composed, it works excellent and—most importantly—it delivers an effective thrill.” The Danish Newspaper Ekstra Bladet.

“So horrifying and yet so well written...” The Danish Newspaper Nordjyske.

"Subtle, thrilling and creepy...It’s elegant and yet terrifying lascivious ...it has the reader gasping for air.” The Danish Newspaper Helsingor Dagblad.

In the Shadow of Sadd

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:32:39 +0200

The Scandinavian crime novel meets Grand Theft Auto in this dark and humorous gangster tale.

Co-written by four of the best Danish crime writers in the business, In the Shadow of Sadd takes you on a bumpy ride through the grimy side streets of a gloomy city somewhere in Europe.

The city could be anywhere in Europe. Sadd could be any mob boss. There is a lot of shady business going on around him, and he has a hand in most of it. This scam, however, he must never know of.

This is the story about a dead body in the back of an old Chevy van, oceans of dirty money, the mentally unstable wife of a rich attorney, and a lot of striped aquarium fish.

In the Shadow of Sadd is co-written by Sara Blaedel, Gretelise Holm, Lars Kjaedegaard and Steen Langstrup. Plot, idea and characters are by Steen Langstrup.

In the Shadow of Sadd received a diploma from the Danish Crime Writers Association.

“Quality label Danish pulp fiction.” Politiken (Danish daily newspaper)

“Satisfies the educated critic as well as the thrill-hungry crime reader.” Jyllands-Posten (Danish daily newspaper)

“The four authors suit each other, each story compliments the others, and there are a few good surprises along the way.” Fyens Stiftstidende (Danish daily newspaper)

“Keen, surprising, and chillingly well-written.” Alt for damerne (Danish magazine)

The Informer (Sabotage Group BB)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:14:49 +0200

A World War II Crime Noir novel.

There is an informer inside the Sabotage Group BB. Death is waiting around every corner. It is time to ask yourself this one question: Who can be trusted?

German-occupied Copenhagen, fall 1944. It has been four and a half years since the Nazi tanks crossed the border. Last year, the Danish Government’s policy of cooperation with the Third Reich failed. The Danish police force was rounded up a few months ago and deported to concentration camps in Germany; now criminals rule the city streets. There is shortage of almost everything and easy money to be made.

‘The Informer’ is a rapid and raw crime noir tale about one of the darkest times in the history of Denmark.

‘The Informer’ was nominated ‘Best Nordic Crime Novel’ of the year and selected one of the best 36 books ever for a relaxing read on the beach by the major Danish newspaper Berlingske Tidende.

Award winning author Steen Langstrup’s work has been translated into several foreign languages including Swedish and Spanish, his books have been filmed and made into radio plays.

‘The Informer’ is his first book to be published in English.

Praise for ‘The Informer’:

‘Outstanding noir novel.’ The Danish newspaper Politiken.

‘This book is more than important ... This is a book you simply can’t put down, you will read it all the way to the end once you have opened it.’ The Swedish newspaper Piteå-Tidningen.

‘I really like the style of Steen Langstrup’s writting ... It’s almost like the author was there himself to experience the things he writes about.’ The Swedish newspaper Gefle Dagblad.

‘A refreshingly in-your-face world war II thriller ... That’s it. That’s it. That’s it.’ The Danish newspaper Weekendavisen.

‘A sympathetic and well told story.’ The Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.

'Recommended—and not only to sleepless nights.' The Danish newspaper Berlingske Tidende.

‘Exciting to the very last word.’ The Danish Magazine Alt for damerne.

‘The style is, of course, highly effective.’ The Swedish newspaper Avesta Tidningen.

‘An absorbing read. The classic game of chess in literary form ... a surprising blast of a well-constructed and juicy ending.’ The Finnish magazine Ruumiin Kultturi.