Some of the best Crime Fiction today is coming out of the Scandinavian countries! And this book is a very good example. It's a real page turner with action quickly switching back and forth among the leading characters. Piet Hoffmann is a little different than many protagonists—he's a small-time criminal with some special talents.
On his release from a Swedish prison, Piet established a security firm. Members of the Swedish intelligence service are aware of Piet and his criminal contacts throughout Eastern Europe and their own "Mafia" dealing mostly in illegal drugs. Intelligence agent Erik Wilson enlists Piet in an undercover sting which would place Piet back in a Swedish prison as a hardened criminal. His goal: ferreting out information that will allow the Swedish intelligence stop the Polish Mafia from invading Sweden. Before all the pieces can be put in play, Piet witnesses a murder which thoroughly complicate the situation.
Of course, anyone in prison who finds out he is a snitch will find a way to kill him!
--Steve Bank
--FTC Disclaimer - This book was provided by the publisher.
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Peter Rozovsky, on Detectives Beyond Borders, has done a great job discussing various crime books from Scandinavian countries, including those of Anders Roslund & Börge Hellström.
http://detectivesbeyondborders.blogspot.com/
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