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The Sons

The completely thrilling follow-up to crime bestseller The Father
Series: Made in Sweden
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The Sons by Anton Svensson is a gripping crime thriller that explores the intense dynamics within a family involved in notorious criminal activities. It focuses on a father and his sons, who orchestrate intricate robberies, revealing psychological depths and the emotional toll of their lifestyle. Their story intricately weaves themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless drive for freedom.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this gripping novel if you're drawn to intricately crafted crime stories centred around familial bonds and complex moral dilemmas. Set in Sweden, it delves into the world of a close-knit family of bank robbers, exploring the tension between loyalty and law, and offering a thrilling, emotionally charged narrative.

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The Sons

In the second part of the international hit Made in Sweden series, based on the incredible true story, former bank robber Leo leaves prison to take revenge on those who put him there.

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'Unique and stunning. One of the most powerful novels you'll read this year' Stephen Booth on The Father In the second part of the highly acclaimed and internationally bestselling series Made in Sweden, one brother fictionalises the real crimes of his own family for a remarkable and epic novel. After six years in prison, Sweden's most notorious criminal Leo Duvnjac is free, acquitted of all but two of the ten bank robberies he and his two younger brothers pulled off. While behind bars, he befriended Sam Larsen, who was convicted of murdering his own father - and also happens to be the brother of the cop who caught Leo, Detective John Broncks. With Sam at his side, Leo seeks out his now-law-abiding brothers for one last job and a chance at redemption - or revenge. But Broncks is on to him, and Leo's father has other plans for his sons... Now two sets of brothers will play out the tragic and thrilling destinies of childhoods built on heartbreaking betrayal. Praise for The Father and The Sons 'A powerful real-life story' Guardian 'The emotional centre of the story is truly compelling . . . the sweep and scope are epic' Herald 'Superior. . . builds to a breathless climax' Sun 'A deep, clean cut into the body of fathers, sons, loyalty and family' Sainsburys Magazine 'Will delight fans of Nordic Noir' Crime Fiction Lover 'Mind boggling and captivating' The Crime Warp 'An incredible story' Crime Time 'Incredibly efficient and easy to read . . . gripping and thrilling' Helsingborgs Dagblad, Sweden 'An unbelievably exciting and authentic story. . . One of the year's best crime stories' Ostran, Sweden 'An insider story that beats any action film' Aftonbladet, Sweden 'A powerful and riveting reading experience' Deckarbloggen, Sweden 'The action in The Father is captivating. It holds us in suspense from the first page to the last' LitteraturMagazinet, Sweden 'I have a soft spot not only for suspense novels, but also for coming-of-age stories; here, I get both!' Bokbabbel, Sweden 'The craftsmanship in this novel is first-class. It is both exciting and dramatic in an almost cinematic way' Gefle Dagblad, Sweden 'It is hard to put The Father down for more than the briefest moment. It is an empathetic story that vividly portrays perpetrators, victims and police' Upsala Nya Tidning, Sweden

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The Sons, a Scandi noir thriller, is praised for its authenticity, electrifying narrative, and powerful exploration of brotherhood and loyalty. Reviewers highlight its suspenseful, realistic portrayal of crime and blurred moral lines, while also noting its gripping and multifaceted storytelling. The authors’ skill in tension-building and engaging prose is acknowledged, making it a standout in international crime fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751557800

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

About the Author

'Anton Svensson' is a pseudonym for Stefan Thunberg and Anders Roslund.

Stefan Thunberg is one of Scandinavia's most celebrated screenwriters. His body of work spans popular TV series such as Henning Mankell's Wallander and Hakan Nesser's Van Veeteren as well as two of Sweden's biggest box office successes in recent years: Hamilton and Jagarna 2. While Thunberg achieved fame as a screenwriter, the rest of his family became infamous in an entirely different way: his father and brothers were Sweden's most notorious bank robbers, dubbed Militarligan (The Military Gang) by the media.

Anders Roslund is an award-winning investigative journalist and one of the most successful and critically acclaimed Scandinavian crime writers of our time. Roslund is part of the New York Times bestselling author duo Roslund & Hellstrom, who are recipients of many prestigious awards, including the CWA International Dagger, the Glass Key and the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' Award, and who boast sales exceeding five million copies. Films and TV series based on Roslund & Hellstrom's novels are in the works, both in Hollywood and Europe.

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