Jens Lapidus, a Swedish criminal defense lawyer, crafts gritty narratives that delve into the shadowy corners of the Stockholm underworld. His writing, often compared to that of James Ellroy and Dennis Lehane, explores the complex dynamics of crime and consequence. Lapidus possesses a unique ability to immerse readers in a world of high stakes and moral ambiguity, showcasing a distinctively sharp and compelling style.
The narrative centers on the intense power struggle within Stockholm's largest criminal organization as leadership transitions from father to daughter. This gripping conclusion to the Stockholm Noir Trilogy delves into themes of legacy, honor, and respect within the Swedish underworld, showcasing the challenges faced by the new leader in a ruthless environment. With its fast-paced storytelling, the book promises a thrilling exploration of crime and familial ties.
In this superbly gritty thriller, Emilie Jansson, a new partner at a
prestigious law firm, and Teddy, an ex-con trying to stay on the right side of
the law, become involved with a burglary-turned-murder, but they are soon
entangled in a snarly web with deep connections to Stockholm's criminal world,
where history is never a thing of the past, and always ready to threaten those
who lived it.
Niklas, a weapons expert, has returned home after years as a mercenary. His world has no laws. His life has made him a violence fanatic and an adrenaline junkie. He is haunted by traumatic childhood memories. One night his mother calls, hysterical. Someone has been murdered in her apartment building. Thomas is a demoralized cop. He's working the night shift when the call about the murder comes in. The victim has been badly beaten, and his arms have been pockmarked by syringes. But someone wants the case silenced - why? Mahmud is just out of jail, and keen to live the high life. He has debts to someone he used to deal for. In a game of russian roulette, his life is spared - but at what cost? He has to look for a man whom he later wishes he'd never found. And his search takes him to a side of Stockholm he wishes he'd never seen. No matter how hard they try, the power is not theirs. It belongs to Radovan who rules over the dark parts of the city where everything is for sale. But the price is much too high.
Introducing the breathtaking new Scandinavian bestsellerEASY MONEY - the Swedish bestselling sensation, a dark and brutal account of the Stockholm underworld. Jorge knows one thing - he's never going back inside. Mrado knows one thing - he's not going to kill for cash anymore. JW knows nothing - and that's why he's in too deep. Their paths are about to cross, but are they on the same side? Whether they're uneasy conspirators or deadly rivals, they're all looking for the fastest way to get filthy rich. They're about to learn the hard way that there's no such thing as easy money . . . Jens Lapidus is a highly successful criminal defence lawyer. His experiences with some of the country's most notorious criminals have made this debut novel the fastest-selling and most talked about thriller in Europe in a decade. 'At last: an epic European thriller to rival the Steig Larsson books. It's an entirely new criminal world, beautifully rendered - and a wildly thrilling novel' James Ellroy
Jorge knows one thing - he's never going back inside. Mrado knows one thing - he's not going to kill for cash anymore. JW knows nothing - and that's why he's in too deep. Their paths are about to cross, but are they on the same side? Whether they're uneasy conspirators or deadly rivals, they're all looking for the fastest way to get filthy rich. They're about to learn the hard way that there's no such thing as easy money. The basis for a smash movie in Sweden - coming soon to North America.
Jetzt verfilmt - ab 07.03.25 bei Amazon Prime. Der Nummer-1-Bestseller aus Schweden - »Jens Lapdius besticht durch seine einzigartige Mischung aus packender Spannung, reichhaltigen Charakterdarstellungen und einem ungeschönten Bild dessen, was aus der heutigen Gesellschaft geworden ist.« Yrsa Sigurðardóttir Schweden in naher Zukunft. Die Polarisierung der Gesellschaft hat neue, beispiellose Ebenen erreicht. Zum Schutz der Privilegierten wurden Mauern errichtet, um die Bewegungen der Menschen in der sogenannten Sonderzone, einer Art No-Go-Area, einzuschränken. Es ist Wahljahr und obgleich Gefahr droht, beschließt die Innenministerin eine politische Kundgebung in Järva, einer dieser Zonen abzuhalten. Trotz aller Sicherheitsmaßnahmen gerät sie in einen Hinterhalt und wird entführt. Daraufhin setzt die machtlose Polizei auf einen unorthodoxen Plan: Sie wollen Emir, einen verurteilten Verbrecher, der sich derzeit im Gefängnis befindet, undercover hinter die Mauern von Järva schicken, um die Innenministerin zu retten.
Najdan, alias Teddy, komt na acht jaar cel vrij. En hij is vastbesloten om dat te blijven; hij is helemaal klaar met de misdaad. Maar dan krijgt hij de vraag om het slachtoffer van een kidnapping op te sporen. De familie durft niet naar de politie te gaan, en heeft de hulp ingeschakeld van een advocaat. De klus lijkt zo goed als legaal, maar is het niet… en Teddy had zich nu juist voorgenomen om ruim binnen de grenzen van het rechte pad te blijven. Geplaagd door geldgebrek stemt hij uiteindelijk in. Samen met een van de rijzende sterren van de advocatenfirma, de fanatieke Emelie Jansson, begint hij aan het onderzoek naar de ontvoering van zakenman Philip – wiens staat van dienst naarmate ze dieper graven verre van zuivere koffie blijkt te zijn. Ondertussen verliezen de kidnappers in rap tempo hun geduld. Viproom is de eerste standalone thriller in een nieuwe reeks van Jens Lapidus,die zich met zijn Stockholm-trilogie in 2006 direct vestigde als een van de meest geprezen en succesvolle Zweedse schrijvers van nu.
Nadat er een dodelijke aanslag is gepleegd op de Godfather van de Stockholmse onderwereld ontstaat er een strijd om de macht. Wie wordt de nieuwe ‘Joegobaas’? De rechterhand van Radovan, Stefanovic, of zijn dochter Nathalie. Tegen deze achtergrond beraamd Jorge de ultieme WTO (waarde transport overval) en wil JW een grootse comeback maken met de perfecte manier om bloedgeld wit te wassen. Een undercover agent zit iedereen echter op de hielen.
