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The Stockholm Noir Trilogy

This series plunges you into the dark corners of Stockholm, where luxury clashes with the underworld. Follow the rise and fall of an ambitious man navigating a world of drugs, alcohol, and illicit dealings as he tries to find his place. Simultaneously, he searches for his missing sister, who vanished while seeking a better life. Immerse yourself in a thrilling narrative of loss, desire, and survival on the city's gritty nocturnal side.

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Never Screw Up
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  1. 1

    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

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  2. 2

    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.

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  3. 3

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    • 512 pages
    • 18 hours of reading

    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.

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