Do I need to read the others in the series first? // The plot is hair-raising and It is also the dazzling duo Roslund & Hellströms best so far. Thank you Goodreads and Publishers! It's a riveting look at detective work, criminal minds, and the enormous risks, both physical and psychological, that both sides take in doing what they do. This latest example (the third in a series, following The Beast and Box 21) takes a very straightforward and familiar plot about an undercover operative working for the Swedish police, and manages to milk it for more than 400 pages of not particularly engaging prose. Three Seconds is an intensely suspenseful thriller where people in all positions of society are put to the test. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This is one of the best crime novels I have read in a long time. // But above all Three Seconds is a well-written, suspenseful and terribly good story.”, ”Roslund & Hellström are in a league of their own. Names we will definitely be hearing a lot more of in this country. He has since risen to a fairly prominent position with a Polish gang, and is on the brink of being able to provide information to his handler that will bring the gang entire drug-smuggling operation down. Ex-con Piet Hoffman has been working undercover for the Stockholm police for nine years, rising within the Polish mafia to lead its effort to control the supply of drugs to Swedish prisons. 592 pages generate respect, but there are no tedious passages and it never comes to a standstill infinitely suspenseful!”, ”Roslund & Hellströms latest book is terrifyingly good. But in the doggedly perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies.THE PROPULSIVE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JOEL KINNAMAN, ROSAMUND PIKE, AND COMMON It's a contemporary look at the ambiguities in Sw. There is the same obsessive detail, the same corruption of the authorities, and even Larsson's tactic of the slow introductory chapters that suddenly shift into a higher gear ... R & H have even managed to freight in some cogent aperçus about the nature of identity amid the clammy suspense. He is attempting to stop the organization from controlling drug distribution in Sweden’s prisons, and all the while, Hoffman is also a family man with a wife and two young sons. I liked the viewpoint of the police informer - interesting psychology but I really don't like DCI Ewert Grens. Hoffmann must desperately maintain his cover; else he is a dead man walking. Three Seconds is an intensely suspenseful thriller where people in all positions of society are put to the test. Three seconds before the end of the match, the Americans led by one point advantage. This story takes place in Stockholm and surrounds the plight of "Paula" (the main character is male) who is caught up in the Polish mafia's attempt to flood the Sweedish drug trade as well as being hung out by the justice system. It¹s fast-paced and intensely suspenseful.”, “Three Seconds is incredibly skillfully constructed.”, “Roslund & Hellström’s strength is in the ability to handle the darkest mechanisms in us all with credibility, and to shape them and their hosts with empathy. Though it took me a while (50 pages? And I would be pretty surprised.”, “I read it in one sitting and 592 pages went by in no time! ** // It’s brutal and uncomfortable, but worst of all is probably the feeling that this reality really exists, the authors have done formidable research for this book. The book was good, but I think it will work better as a movie. Of course, as is the case in many such stories, something goes wrong and Hoffman's role of informer is put at risk -- along with his life. This was an extraordinary 'experience', a heart-in-your-throat thriller of the first order. But I really didn't have to do tha. Currently working as a Freelancer, based in Cologne Germany. A visceral, demanding read filled with the kind of insider knowledge that raises it from the pack.”. Three Seconds is an interesting look at how the Swedish police operate a criminal informant, and react to corruption related to the informant. For the last 300+ pages, I couldn't put it down. // Roslund & Hellström have indeed won The Glass Key once before (for their début The Beast), but Stieg Larsson was awarded it twice posthumously. Welcome back. But, in the doggedly-perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies. One with a beloved wife and two small boys, a family he will protect no matter what the cost. This is Roslund & Hellströms fifth novel starring Police Superintendent Ewert Grens. The crime novel-writing team of Roslund and Hellstrom tackles weighty subjects, and their credentials suggest we should take them seriously ... Trust me. // In the steady flow of Swedish thrillers, Roslund & Hellström are the only ones who clearly uphold the heritage of Sjöwall & Wahlöö. He leads a double life. “This thriller is brilliantly told … For a long time I have not read such a dark, depressing, melancholy – and brilliant book. Hoffmann must desperately maintain his cover; else he is a dead man walking. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Strongly recommended.”, “A terrific, nail-biting climax that demonstrates why it won the prize for Sweden’s best crime novel in 2009. Ewert Grens, an old schoo. THREE SECONDS. American fans of crime novels will be pleased with Three Seconds, a complex and surprising novel that was not only 2009’s Swedish Crime Novel of the year, but also is still a European bestseller. Terrific book--it reads very smoothly and kept my interest from beginning to end. These two authors, one of them a former criminal, write so well and thoroughly draw out their characters in addition to developing a walloping good story. He is forced to seize control of one of Sweden’s maximum security prisons, from the inside. It is an exciting book that builds suspense throughout the story. This book also does not compare to the quality of England's Peter Lovsey, or the U.S. aut. It is good but not the best Scandinavian crime fiction you can read. Let's see. To do so with elegance and clarity as well, is a unique achievement.”, “Roslund & Hellström handle the subject with outstanding knowledge and substantial gravity. I enjoyed the fierce intensity that Ewert Grens had in this book, he doggedly pursued his investigation and at times I thought he was going to ruin the outcome of the story but in the end it all came together! I don't know all the books that came out in the last year, but I know that this is not at the level or Henning Mankel, Arnarldur Idridisson, Helen Turston, Sjowall and Wahloo, Karen Fossum, Ake Edwardson, Hakkan Nesser and certainly is no Stig Larsson. 80? For Frisco-based author Richard Brock, 2020 started off with a lot of promise. Don’t get me wrong. Even if you see the (multiple) ending(s) coming, you will be amazed by how Roslund and Hellström pull things off. Roslund & Hellström have outdone themselves once again!”, “Hard to put down? Grab your copy of Three Seconds and welcome the next big thing to America.”, “These guys are their own kind of writers and if you love crime fiction you owe it to yourself to check out this book. The title hints at the sense of 'real time' pacing of the story and the characters are ones that you grow to like/admire despite their human frailties. Buy THREE SECONDS by (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. The gritty details of drug dealing, of prison life and of the relations between cops and informants are all rendered with convincing authority in Three Seconds. [s], Review of "Three Seconds" By Anders Roslund & Börge Hellström, The Best Mystery & Thriller Adaptations Since 'Gone Girl'. The series with the obstinate superintendent Ewert Grens is simply unbeatable in comparison with other contemporary crime novels. I thought this book was even better than the first. …but it only took three seconds for Jaemin’s face to come into contact with the floor due to the chronic pain that was clawing at his back. Three Seconds Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström The pre-publication lead-up to THREE SECONDS by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström has been careful to note that the book is the winner of the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' 2009 award for Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year, previously won by both Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell. When selecting this book, two things jump out as possible risks to a good read. A handful of hoity-toity English types — tasteful but troubled — gathers at a country manor and —mon Dieu — one of them turns up dead in a locked room. 80? Anders Roslund and Börge Hellströms latest crime novel Three Seconds is an intensely moving, explosive, and strong story. I was a little unsure at first what I would be getting into, as the setting is Sweden and there are lots of difficult-to- pronounce street names, a la Dragon Tattoo series (excellent reads, as well). by Roslund and Hellström (Quercus) ISBN: 978-1-84916-151-0. Epub 2012 Oct 9. Ewert Grens, an old school homicide detective inspector and Piet Hoffman, a former criminal turned informer, code named, Paula. THREE SECONDS. Roslund & Hellström’s previous novels have won several awards and great critical acclaim , and reached a … strong. Relentless Inspector Grens orders the sniper to fire and then has to unravel the strange behavior of Hoffman. 100?) I admit it was taken a little far, and was underhanded, but it seems commonplace to overlook minor crimes to catch major criminals. Three Seconds (Book) : Roslund, Anders : Ex-convict Piet Hoffman--a family man, a rising member of Stockholm's Polish mafia, and an undercover police informant--is sent to a maximum security prison to make himself the boss of the amphetamine trade so the police can shut it down. THREE SECONDS. It is good but not the best Scandinavian crime fiction you can read. You are without a doubt superior in the Swedish crime genre and you keep your readers in a tight grip that one neither can nor wants to get out of.”, ”This is a real page-turner, which cost me a couple nights of troubled sleep. This book was provided for review by the good folks at Barnes & Noble First Look Book Club. Deciding to become a police informant puts Piet Hoffman in the position of having to hide his criminal past and lie to his wife and sons. Sometimes the level of detail seemed too heavy, but as a mechanism to lock you into the story it was perfect. 3.5 interesting storyline on how the Swedish use informers and the corruption inherent in it. It's a contemporary look at the ambiguities in Swedish society and politics, and by the end it certainly begs the question: Who are the victims? So it would certainly be appropriate to award the dazzling duo, that keep the banner flying for Swedish, socially conscious thrillers, once again.”, “A strong and well-written crime novel with both significance and terrifying suspense. style, it practically spits out sentences written in a staccato pace which provides huge energy. The book is incessantly driven forward by the condensed language and intense plot.”, “Roslund & Hellström present 600 pages packed with drama. Three Seconds (Book) : Roslund, Anders : Ex-convict Piet Hoffman--a family man, a rising member of Stockholm's Polish mafia, and an undercover police informant--is sent to a maximum security prison to make himself the boss of the amphetamine trade so the police can shut it down. The authors have something to say, and Three Seconds proves to be an excellent way of doing it.”, “The writing team of Roslund and Hellström is one that is made in heaven ... Three Seconds is challenging, exciting and haunting. But I really didn't have to do that at all. // Three Seconds takes me straight into a world that I hardly knew existed, but that I have no problems believing in. Roslund and Hellström, ‘the new champions of Swedish crime fiction’, has a complex way to tell about organized criminal activity in their country and how to make money on drugs, gunrunning and human trafficking – a scary reality that most people ignore… ”, Release date: May 20, 2009 / Original title: Tre Sekunder, tres-segundos_borge-hellstrom_anders-roslund_libro-oafi615, https://www.andersroslund.se/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tresek.mp3. Then check out Cell 8, named by the Sunday Times as one of the 60 Best Thrillers and Crime Novels of the Past 6 Years. The story is so engrossing that it all just stayed put in my brain--yay! A dark and brutal book that is not an easy read, Three Seconds is also a riveting story that serious readers will find worthwhile and memorable. Your husband is definitely poisoning you. This book cover says it is the best book of the year. Can't get enough of DCI Ewert Grens? Books. It’s an operation assigned by the police force. “Three Seconds” spent the better part of a year on Swedish best-seller lists. Three Seconds was a #1 bestseller in Sweden and the winner of the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers’ 2009 award for Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year. // Three Seconds has it all. The book is shared by two main characters. I listened to the audiobook, and I have a feeling it made the book better. This is a wonderful mystery despite the fact that it isn't a 'whodunit' but rather a 'howdunit'. 2012 Nov;87(11):E125-8. Even though he reports this to his handler, Hoffman realizes that he is alone between a rock and a hard place. Dark, suspenseful, and more riveting than any thriller at the local cineplex, Three Seconds is the latest novel from best-selling Swedish duo Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström-heirs apparent to Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell as the masters of Scandinavian crime. Their ability to weave in social commitment and with the help of fiction take a stand in important issues is fascinating. This is the first one I have read by these authors and it was fantastic. // Three Seconds is a fascinating journey into a world that is very far removed from our ideas of it.”, ”Roslund & Hellström just keep getting better.”, “Roslund & Hellström have now published five books and they are among the best one can read. Ex-con Piet Hoffman has been working undercover for the Stockholm police for nine years, rising within the Polish mafia to lead its effort to control the supply of drugs to Swedish prisons. THREE SECONDS. The novel starts a little haltingly, introducing you to the different players in the story. This was an extraordinary 'experience', a heart-in-your-throat thriller of the first order. Three Seconds Movie Check out the official plot synopsis of Three Seconds, the upcoming action thriller movie directed by Andrea Di Stefano from a script he co-wrote with Matt Cook, Rowan Joffé, and Alex Garland based on the Swedish novel by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström: Perfect escapist summer reading for fans of Stieg Larssen’s “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” trilogy. But, in the doggedly-perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies. Skip to main content. Every page wants to turn itself and it takes a great deal of willpower to put it down. And in Ewert Grens ...the authors have created an eccentric, alienated, socially inept hero worthy of comparison with Swedish mystery master Henning Mankell’s Inspector Kurt Wallander.”, “Ex-con Piet Hoffmann, who for the past nine years has led a double life as a family man and a police snitch infiltrating the Stockholm drug world, takes on his most dangerous assignment yet in Roslund & Hellstrom’s thrilling follow-up to Box 21 … The authors ratchet the suspense beautifully right up to the final, inevitable confrontation.”, “Three Seconds’ Full of Twists and Turns. And by the Polish mafia. The title hints at the sense of 'real time' pacing of the story and the characters are ones that you grow to like/admire despite their human frailties. This book also does not compare to the quality of England's Peter Lovsey, or the U.S. authors, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais or Andrew Vachs. This was a fantastic Sweedish read By Anders Roslund and Borge Hellstrom and written in the style of the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series by Stieg Larsson. While Inspector Ewert Grens investigates the murder, Hoffman's Mafia masters want him in prison to take over drug operations there. /.../ Three Seconds puts Roslund and Hellstrom in the company of Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson. Can't get enough of DCI Ewert Grens? Even the most discerning reader will be really impressed…”, “… the authors have succeeded with a brilliantly written, but readable novel that keeps the reader in the excitement to last row… ” “… brilliantly written thriller, soon the readers get into a rhythm and start to devour the story… ”, “…duo Roslund & Hellström has succeeded again – not just to get the readers’ recognition but also because of its literary quality to get awarded with the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers’ Award 2009 for Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year…” “…Three Seconds is a thriller of high tension…” “… besides the pleasure of rhythmic and exciting reading shows Three Seconds on the difficulty deciding whether there is a static boundary between good and evil, between victims and perpetrators… ”, “… an extraordinarily exciting novel, with a flawless construction. // Moreover, Three Seconds is awfully well told when it comes to It is a pleasure to plow through the 592 pages.”, ”Three Seconds is in parts so hair-raising that I have to put it down, pace around the apartment to catch my breath, and try to calm down. Mobsters, drug dealers, corruption and loads of action. I love Scandinavian Crime Fiction. But, in the doggedly-perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies. I found the stance against informants getting away with crimes. To see what your friends thought of this book, Not at all. But his increasingly successful infiltration of a Polish drug ring operating in Sweden puts him puts him in a position where he is unable to prevent a murder. doi: 10.1002/ajh.23338. The book is shared by two main characters. Three Seconds hits its target. And they do it with such devilish skill and engagement that I read their nearly 600-page book in one sitting.”, “Three Seconds is impossible to put down before one has finished it. Getting himself arrested after assurances from senior police and governmental officials, Piet is burned and sets up his own death after taking hostages to expose his double dealing masters. Superb plotting and in depth characterizations highlight this novel. In the same amount of time the book accelerates from 0-100 km/h and in a dizzying pace this crime roller coaster has reached full speed.”, ”Roslund & Hellströms new thriller Three Seconds grabs you right from the start. Absolutely. In this superb translation, Sweden's latest contribution to crime writing tackles some weighty subjects -- specifically, the nature of identity, the Swedish police force's use of civilians in its operations, and the safekeeping of its prisoners -- as it twists, turns, and hurdles towards its conclusion. I liked all the planning done by the main character and his meticulous attention to details. The suspense is sometimes unbearable. It was OK but if I knew when I started this book what I know now I probably would have passed on this one. ** Call him Paula. For the last 300+ pages, I couldn't put it down. 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