The Swimmer
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The Swimmer
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The Swimmer
Guilt, atonement and revenge. A deep-cover agent races across Europe to save the daughter he never knew.
Guilt, atonement and revenge. A deep-cover agent races across Europe to save the daughter he never knew.
Thrilling DAILY MAIL.
Authoritative GUARDIAN.
Raw SUNDAY TIMES.
Timely LITERARY REVIEW.
Powerful INDEPENDENT.
GUILT. ATONEMENT. REVENGE.
On a remote Swedish island, a little girl, Klara, grows up without a father. Now, twenty years later, she discovers a secret: a secret that powerful men will kill to keep hidden.
On the other side of the world, an old spy hides from his past. He used to be the best agent in the field. These days, the only thing he lives for is swimming in the local pool.
Then, on Christmas Eve, Klara is thrown into a terrifying chase across Europe. Only the Swimmer can save her. But time is running out...
WORLDWIDE REVIEWS FOR JOAKIM ZANDER:
An absorbing thriller in a complex world of spies, politics, terrorism and assassination... Excellent The Times (UK).
A multi-layered thriller full of style, drive and immediacy GΓΆteborgs-Posten (Sweden).
Wonderfully written... A superb thriller Metro (Croatia).
Intrigue, action and adrenaline mixed to perfection LibrerΓa Reconquista (Spain).
A terrific page-turner rich with complex conflicts and a big, meaty, chillingly credible conspiracy Chris Pavone (USA).
A riveting thriller with a great plot. What more can you ask for? Lokalavisen (Denmark).
An explosive, thrilling dance fuelled by authenticity Il Giornale (Italy).
A multi-layered, action-packed thriller Dorstener Zeitung (Germany).
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The Swimmer by Joakim Zander is praised as a gripping and complex thriller, notable for its credible conspiracy and exceptional tension. Reviewers highlight its strong characters and sharp writing style, making it a standout debut in the crime and thriller genre. The novel's ability to change perspectives on the world and its unique narrative approach also receive commendation.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781859193
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Contributors:
- Translated by Elizabeth Clark Wessel
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
Joakim Zander was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Growing up, he lived in Syria and Israel. He has worked for the European Parliament and the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, before coming back to Sweden, where he now lives. His first novel, The Swimmer, was sold to 30 countries around the world. His second, The Brother, was shortlisted for Sweden's Crime Novel of the Year award. Elizabeth Clark Wessel is a poet, translator and small press editor based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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