Author of dark things – thrilling novels and haunting stories
Uten Nåde translates to Without Mercy in Norwegian, and what a merciless book it is! This book is about two things: polar bears, and the people who've encountered them—be that through hunting, research, or other, terrifying encounters. It's written by Birger Amundsen, a multi-faceted man who is (among other things) an Arctic researcher, a journalist,... Continue Reading →
Whoa, where do I even start? Probably one of the best fantasy books... ever? I've heard the name Patrick Rothfuss been thrown around for a while now. I have no idea how long exactly, not since I was very young, but definitely for years, and there was always two things that were mentioned in the... Continue Reading →
Hannibal keeps getting better and better! Not far from becoming one of my favorite villains! I recently picked up Red Dragon, loved it and and jumped right into A Silence Of The Lambs as soon I was done. Both of those books were incredible - not that I doubted that, having been a fan of... Continue Reading →
Incredibly sad news this weekend - Dan Simmons, author of one of the most incredible science fiction book ever, has passed. Hyperion is one of those books that I felt like I heard about all my life, but never really knew anything about. If you've followed this blog for a while, you've probably seen me... Continue Reading →
By far the best video game-to-TV adaption, ever! I've loved Fallout since 2009, when I first happened upon Fallout 3 for the Xbox 360 at my local Blockbuster (this magical place full of games and movies we all hung out at on Friday evenings), back in the day when I was at university in Southampon.... Continue Reading →
Well... where do I start? First of all, I love Ken Follett. My first book of his was Pillars Of The Earth, and it didn’t take me many pages before I fell in love. I was hooked. I became an instant fan. I'd recommend that to anyone who wants to grt into historical fantasy, Follett,... Continue Reading →
My first ever book in German - my third language - and I've got to say I'm very positively surprised at how fun it was to read this! Thing is, I started learning German about 20 years ago. You see, in Norway you get to pick a third language when you start middle school (junior... Continue Reading →
I bloody did it again! Okay, so first of all - this is a fantastic book and an absolute must-read if you like legal thrillers. But also, I somehow managed to read these books out of order. Not that it matters - but first time around, I somehow started with book 3 in the series,... Continue Reading →
It's not for nothing that this book holds the title for the best thriller ever! I recently picked up Red Dragon, the first book I've ever read by Thomas Harris - after years of being a Hannibal fan solely through film and TV - and I loved it. It's dark, it's gritty, it's short! -... Continue Reading →
Trey Stone’s novella ‘A Death Worth Living’ explores life, death, and lingering memories through Jacob’s surreal journey in the afterlife. Awakening in a calm, empty room, Jacob revisits pivotal memories, examining family warmth and unresolved emotions. Despite its reflective pace, the book’s haunting beauty and depth make it a compelling read.Book Review: A Death Worth... Continue Reading →