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This reference guide introduces the world of Nordic crime fiction to English-speaking readers. Caught between the demands of conscience and societal strictures, the detectives in these stories - like the heroes of Norse mythology - know that they and their world must perish, but fight on regardless of cost.

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'This book provides a substantial introduction to the subject and [...] fills a welcome gap in the literature. [...] The work is a masterly contribution to the literary history of the Nordic countries.' - Diana Dixon, Reference Reviews

Encyclopedia of Nordic Crime Fiction Works and

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 5/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786475360, 978-0786475360
      ISBN10: 0786475366

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      Book Synopsis
      This reference guide introduces the world of Nordic crime fiction to English-speaking readers. Caught between the demands of conscience and societal strictures, the detectives in these stories - like the heroes of Norse mythology - know that they and their world must perish, but fight on regardless of cost.

      Trade Review
      'This book provides a substantial introduction to the subject and [...] fills a welcome gap in the literature. [...] The work is a masterly contribution to the literary history of the Nordic countries.' - Diana Dixon, Reference Reviews

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