{"product_id":"the-sons-9780751557800","title":"The Sons","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Unique and stunning. One of the most powerful novels you''ll read this year''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Booth on \u003ci\u003eThe Father\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the second part of the highly acclaimed and internationally bestselling series \u003ci\u003eMade in Sweden\u003c\/i\u003e, one brother fictionalises the real crimes of his own family for a remarkable and epic novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter six years in prison, Sweden''s most notorious criminal Leo Dûvnjac is free, acquitted of all but two of the ten bank robberies he and his two younger brothers pulled off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Sam at his side, Leo seeks out his now-law-abiding brothers for one last job and a chance at redemption - or revenge. But Bronks is on to him, and Leo''s father has other plans for his sons . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNow two sets of brothers will play out the tragic and thrilling destinies of childhoods built on heartbreaking betrayal.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Father\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A powerful real-life story''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The emotional centre of the story is truly compelling . . . the sweep and scope are epic''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Superior. . . builds to a breathless climax''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A deep, clean cut into the body of fathers, sons, loyalty and family''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSainsburys Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Will delight fans of Nordic Noir''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrime Fiction Lover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Mind boggling and captivating''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Crime Warp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An incredible story''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrime Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Incredibly efficient and easy to read . . . gripping and thrilling''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelsingborgs Dagblad, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An unbelievably exciting and authentic story. . . One of the year''s best crime stories''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eÖstran, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An insider story that beats any action film''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAftonbladet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A remarkable blend of fact and fiction''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkånska Dagbladet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Many of the scenes stick with you''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpressen, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A powerful and riveting reading experience''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeckarbloggen, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''One of the summer''s best thrillers''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCafé, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The action in The Father is captivating. It holds us in suspense from the first page to the last''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLitteraturMagazinet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I have a soft spot not only for suspense novels, but also for coming-of-age stories; here, I get both!''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBokbabbel, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The craftsmanship in this novel is first-class. It is both exciting and dramatic in an almost cinematic way''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGefle Dagblad, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''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''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUpsala Nya Tidning, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''It is captivating to read about the inner workings of a gang of robbers''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorås Tidning, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A very clever suspense novel, a classic story of crime and punishment that is simultaneously a gripping family drama with a genuinely painful element''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBTJ, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father is more than a traditional suspense novel. It is also a story of exclusion, a fractured family, an unfamiliar Sweden and a kind of honour culture. This is why it is so totally relevant to us''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMariestads-Tidningen, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father isn''t just exciting - it also gives a sincere picture of a home that is a far cry from that of your average Joe''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eÖlandsbladet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A thrilling novel that becomes something much more than a book you can''t put down''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTara, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A flawlessly constructed thriller''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFemina, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father is thoroughly exciting from the first line to the last. Seductively well-written''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristianstadsbladet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A gripping coming-of-age story, flush with exciting scenes and the psychological battle between father and son''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFalu-Kuriren, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father is a novel where we know already from the beginning how it will all end, but the way there is worth our while''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAftonbladet, Sweden\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A book that seems infallible: bring on the cartloads of stars, the stellar reviews and the millions of readers''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ede Volkskrant, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father is a book that will elicit a lot of response, a must-read for every crime lover. Actually, a must for anyone who likes to read''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHebban, The Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An incredible crime novel''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrabants Dagblad, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The meticulous preparation and execution of the robberies are depicted stunningly'' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNRC Handelsblad, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''It is amazing how much tension the authors create while merely describing the preparations for the robberies. Even more exciting are the robberies themselves''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVN Thriller \u0026amp; Detective Guide, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Never before have I read a book that so successfully explains how people can end up as criminals''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHet Nieuwsblad, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father provides an intriguing insight in the criminal life''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDe Telegraaf, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The Father is a technically wonderful novel crafted with breathtaking cleverness'' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCorriere della Sera, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Totally crazy, totally reckless and totally brilliant: a well-researched fictional reality of a book ... the best crime thriller of the year so far''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNordjyske Stiftstidende, Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The structure is strictly cinematic: well-formed scenes with sharp dialogue and seamless progress, making reading a pleasure. Once you''ve started reading, it''s hard to put the book down''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolitiken, Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''It''s extremely well written, thrilling, gripping, gruesome, cheerful, anguished, heartwarming, and ice cold - spectacular in all ways. The Father is a world-class piece of fiction''\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFredericia Dagblad, Denmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''[An] action-packed page turner - not for the faint of heart''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElle, Germany\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hard-as-nails Scandi noir thriller reeks of authenticity and is \u003cb\u003etotally electrifying\u003c\/b\u003e. * Irish Independent *\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is brimming with an excellent sense of timing and set-ups, heartbreaking empathy, and a \u003cb\u003eferocious inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e that will give rise to the feeling of \"we want more, more, and even more\". * Dagbladet Holstebro, Denmark *\u003cbr\u003eThree brothers' bonds are put to the ultimate test in this \u003cb\u003ewell-written \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand nerve-racking thriller\u003c\/b\u003e. * Litteratursiden, Denmark *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003esuspenseful \u003c\/b\u003eand well-written psychological crime fiction novel. * DBC, Denmark *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003epage-turner\u003c\/b\u003e! * Aftonbladet, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eAn extremely brutal and realistic novel, very well-written and with an \u003cb\u003eintriguing\u003c\/b\u003e plot. * Expressen, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sons\u003c\/i\u003e is more \u003cb\u003emultifaceted \u003c\/b\u003ethan most novels in the crime fiction genre. * Göteborgs-Posten, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eA tragedy \u003cb\u003ereminiscent of \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eA current, \u003cb\u003eimportant and immortal \u003c\/b\u003estory. * Skånska Dagbladet, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eThe author duo manages to both build up tension and create \u003cb\u003ea gripping \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003estory\u003c\/b\u003e about a couple of individuals who are struggling to adapt to everyday life. * Upsala Nya Tidning, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA truly powerful and exciting thriller\u003c\/b\u003e, but most of all it's a novel about brotherhood, loyalties and blood ties. * Smålandsposten, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eThe author duo writes a dense and forceful prose that keeps the reader nailed to the short and chiseled chapters. It's \u003cb\u003erelentlessly suspenseful \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand realistic\u003c\/b\u003e. * Mariestads-Tidningen, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sons\u003c\/i\u003e is simply \u003cb\u003ea page-turner \u003c\/b\u003ewhere you want to get to the end and the resolution as quickly as possible. * Östra Småland, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eThe line between police and criminal, right and wrong, and bad and good is unusually blurry, and it's precisely that which, together with the strong bonds of loyalty between the main characters in the novel, makes this thriller \u003cb\u003ehighly worth reading\u003c\/b\u003e. * Östgöta Correspondenten, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e[\u003ci\u003eThe Sons\u003c\/i\u003e] is \u003cb\u003eintensely thrilling and thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e at the same time. * Ölandsbladet, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eThe alternating narration, with its changes of tempo, is efficiently utilized in this story about masculinity, exploitation and revenge. Anders Roslund \u0026amp; Stefan Thunberg \u003cb\u003ewrite stringently and engagingly\u003c\/b\u003e. * DAST Magazine, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003eThanks to the authors' skill in changing things up and constructing convincing details for every story, the result feels original. \u003cb\u003eAnton Svensson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e rises above the crowd in the Swedish and international thriller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eliterature\u003c\/b\u003e. * LitteraturMagazinet, Sweden *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHard-boiled\u003c\/b\u003e entertainment. * BTJ, Sweden *","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47846369165655,"sku":"9780751557800","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780751557800.jpg?v=1710524926","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-sons-9780751557800","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}