Dark Music: A Novel

“A crime thriller inspired by Sherlock Holmes, written by the author who successfully continued writing Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, sounds like a dream. But it’s happened. . . Lagercrantz has penned a classic murder mystery. . . . one Holmes himself would have loved to solve.”—The Independent (UK)“Rekke [is a] gem of a character . . . Kudos to Lagercrantz and translator Giles for a compelling read.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred)“Lagercrantz has created a complex, Holmes-and-Watson alliance here that’s enhanced by brooding Scandinavian atmosphere, nuanced internal conflicts, and sharp-edged cultural divides.”—Booklist “A promising series launch . . . Vargas’s depth of character bodes well for future entries. Not just Sherlock Holmes fans will want to check this one out."—Publishers Weekly“[A] terrifically well-wrought book that grabs readers and tugs them through a dangerous deductive adventure.”—The Wall Street Journal"A classic murder mystery bringing together two unlikely allies, . . . a well-educated man from the upper classes [and] a young local police officer from Stockholm's suburbs. . . . You'll love the massive contrast in styles of the two main characters, as they cope with the ups and downs of a complicated investigation – one Holmes himself would have loved to solve."—The Herald (Scotland) "A nerve-racking political thriller with the most exciting detective duo in a long time. Bring on their next case." —Romy Hausmann, author of Dear Child “A must-read . . . Another writer might have gotten lost in a swamp of clichés. But not David Lagercrantz [who] skillfully navigates a complex plot.”—Smålandsposten “Very entertaining . . . The depiction of this duo’s friendship is finely tuned and poignant, and I have only good things to say about the suspense.”—Svenska Dagbladet “We are without a doubt dealing with a dynamic duo . . . Both affecting and engaging.”—Göteborgs-Posten “This rich, engrossing novel. . .  provides an interesting account of living with bipolar disorder, touching on the powerful bursts of creativity in the manic phases and the despair, anxiety and resentment felt by sufferers’ families and carers.” —Literary Review (UK)“Dark Music is an intricately written and gripping Scandi-crime read. . . .” —Reaction   “Terrific thriller.” —Newstalk (NZ)“[A] deliciously dark detective novel. You won’t be able to stop reading as the pieces of this puzzle come together.” —The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo)“With a layered mystery at its core and an unforgettable crime-fighting duo, Dark Music is not one to miss. [It] is a perfect Christmas gift for the true crime fanatic in your family.” —The South African