This is about a man name Akio who has three seconds till nightfall to say i love you to his wife before she disappear . Roslund & Hellström have outdone themselves once again!”, “Hard to put down? This book was provided for review by the good folks at Barnes & Noble First Look Book Club. 80? But they reckoned. But this book, written collaboratively by a former journalist and former criminal. He is the founder and former head of, Barry Award Nominee for Best British Crime Novel (2011). The subject is just as explosive and blazing as the jacket cover and I totally recommend it to everybody!”, “Three Seconds is just as its predecessors very well-written, in a prose that is a joy for the soul. Call him Paula. And they do it with such devilish skill and engagement that I read their nearly 600-page book in one sitting.”, “Three Seconds is impossible to put down before one has finished it. Can't get enough of DCI Ewert Grens? It's a riveting look at detective work, criminal minds, and the enormous risks, both physical and psychological, that both sides take in doing what they do. There is also a list of characters in the front, which always makes me wonder how many times I may have to flip back and forth throughout the story in order to keep up with who's who. Three seconds before the end of the match, the Americans led by one point advantage. This story takes place in Stockholm and surrounds the plight of "Paula" (the main character is male) who is caught up in the Polish mafia's attempt to flood the Sweedish drug trade as well as being hung out by the justice system. Their ability to weave in social commitment and with the help of fiction take a stand in important issues is fascinating. to get into the book, once it took hold it didn't let go. // They hold their readers in a tight grip and don’t evenlet go when the book comes to an end.”, “Three Seconds is this summer’s definite must-read when it comes to Swedish crime novels.”, “The strongest action thriller by Roslund & Hellström so far, impossible to put down before the unexpected end.”, “Roslund & Hellström appear to have parked, once and for all, on the pinnacle of the Swedish crime writing elite. While Inspector Ewert Grens investigates the murder, Hoffman's Mafia masters want him in prison to take over drug operations there. In The Next Three Seconds… is a book of statistically-measured information. And in Ewert Grens ...the authors have created an eccentric, alienated, socially inept hero worthy of comparison with Swedish mystery master Henning Mankell’s Inspector Kurt Wallander.”, “Ex-con Piet Hoffmann, who for the past nine years has led a double life as a family man and a police snitch infiltrating the Stockholm drug world, takes on his most dangerous assignment yet in Roslund & Hellstrom’s thrilling follow-up to Box 21 … The authors ratchet the suspense beautifully right up to the final, inevitable confrontation.”, “Three Seconds’ Full of Twists and Turns. It stars Joel Kinnaman as the title character, alongside Rosamund Pike , Common , Ana de Armas , and Clive Owen . Until the conclusion, it is difficult to predict who will survive and who will fall to their respective life choices. THREE SECONDS. It's a riveting look at detective work, criminal minds, and the enormous risks, both physical and psychological, that both sides take in doing what they do. Ewert Grens, an old school homicide detective inspector and Piet Hoffman, a former criminal turned informer, code named, Paula. One with a beloved wife and two small boys, a family he will protect no matter what the cost. I was a little unsure at first what I would be getting into, as the setting is Sweden and there are lots of difficult-to- pronounce street names, a la Dragon Tattoo series (excellent reads, as well). Three Seconds (Book) : Roslund, Anders : Ex-convict Piet Hoffman--a family man, a rising member of Stockholm's Polish mafia, and an undercover police informant--is sent to a maximum security prison to make himself the boss of the amphetamine trade so the police can shut it down. I love Scandinavian Crime Fiction. Anders Roslund and Börge Hellströms latest crime novel Three Seconds is an intensely moving, explosive, and strong story. I won this hot-off-the-torturous-translation-table Swedish thriller in a goodreads giveaway contest. Three Seconds Movie Check out the official plot synopsis of Three Seconds, the upcoming action thriller movie directed by Andrea Di Stefano from a script he co-wrote with Matt Cook, Rowan Joffé, and Alex Garland based on the Swedish novel by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström: Riding high on the wave of Scandinavian novels breaking on our shores, comes this first rate thriller from the award winning team of Roslund and Hellstrom. I was a little unsure at first what I would be getting into, as the setting is Sweden and there are lots of difficult-to- pronounce street names, a la Dragon Tattoo series (excellent reads, as well). For the last 300+ pages, I couldn't put it down. Three Seconds by Anders Roslund, Börge Hellström, unknown edition, The Americans have already begun to rejoice in the victory, they were sure that in these three seconds the outcome of the match will not change. A secret arm of the law agrees, and offers him and his family protection and new identities for breaking the drug operations of the Mafia in the Swedish prison system. *Starred Review*, “Duo's Three Seconds does Stieg Larsson one better. He has since risen to a fairly prominent position with a Polish gang, and is on the brink of being able to provide information to his handler that will bring the gang entire drug-smuggling operation down. // The main character has calculated that it takes three seconds to die. But everybody else is fair game. The title hints at the sense of 'real time' pacing of the story and the characters are ones that you grow to like/admire despite their human frailties. Let's see. Can't get enough of DCI Ewert Grens? Three Seconds hits its target. Sandwiched between the homicide investigation lead by the doggedly determined Grens and the ruthless Polish Mafia which will not hesitate to kill a snitch. [s], Review of "Three Seconds" By Anders Roslund & Börge Hellström, The Best Mystery & Thriller Adaptations Since 'Gone Girl'. To see what your friends thought of this book, Not at all. But those nocturne hours could not have been spent in a better way. For the last 300+ pages, I couldn't put it down. // The plot is hair-raising and It is a pleasure to plow through the 592 pages.”, ”Three Seconds is in parts so hair-raising that I have to put it down, pace around the apartment to catch my breath, and try to calm down. Mobsters, drug dealers, corruption and loads of action. THREE SECONDS. /.../ Three Seconds puts Roslund and Hellstrom in the company of Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson. Do I need to read the others in the series first? In addition, Three Seconds is undoubtedly their best book so far. Ex-con Piet Hoffman has been working undercover for the Stockholm police for nine years, rising within the Polish mafia to lead its effort to control the supply of drugs to Swedish prisons. I liked the viewpoint of the police informer - interesting psychology but I really don't like DCI Ewert Grens. // When [Three Seconds] is all over, the reader has experienced an incredibly dramatic and moving journey that doesn’t loosen it’s grip for a single second. // I might as well say it again: if a better Swedish thriller were to be published this year, it would make 2009 a brilliant year for the domestic crime novel. This is the first one I have read by these authors and it was fantastic. Give this to Stieg Larsson fans and any reader fond of morally complex thrillers.”, “The thin line that separates such truth and lies is a theme reverberating throughout Three Seconds and drives an explosive plot twist and coverup… [The] novel’s savage dissection of societal and government corruption make Three Seconds a nerve-jangling ride and perhaps a kissing cousin of Larsson’s novels.”, “The five novels featuring Inspector Ewert Grens are faster paced and stronger on plot than most Swedish crime fiction.”, Los Angeles Times, John-Henri Holmberg (US), “[Roslund and Hellstrom] have concocted a brilliant thriller … extremely difficult to put down. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Probably 3.5 stars, the book wanders at times and no explanation of the treachery is provided. Three Seconds is an extraordinary story about the lengths that the authorities might go to in order to undermine the criminal gangs from abroad who … style, it practically spits out sentences written in a staccato pace which provides huge energy. The woman who just bumped into you is a stalker. Even if you see the (multiple) ending(s) coming, you will be amazed by how Roslund and Hellström pull things off. But this book, written collaboratively by a former journalist and former criminal, blows us away with the 2 camps' mutual dependence, their degree of support for one another, and the callousness that must sometimes rule the game. They write about a cold, violent world that most of us know nothing about. The second half ofThree Seconds is psychological suspense on a grand scale. But, in the doggedly-perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies. These two authors, one of them a former criminal, write so well and thoroughly draw out their characters in addition to developing a walloping good story. Closer to 2.5 STARS ... but I’m rounding down to 2.0 STARS. Scandinavian crime fiction has been hot for many years now, but in the wake of the unexpected success of the Steig Larsson books, it appears to be even more ubiquitous. It¹s fast-paced and intensely suspenseful.”, “Three Seconds is incredibly skillfully constructed.”, “Roslund & Hellström’s strength is in the ability to handle the darkest mechanisms in us all with credibility, and to shape them and their hosts with empathy. He realizes he is on his own, can trust no one, and that from the moment his double play is revealed he will become a huge liability for police and mafia alike. He is attempting to stop the organization from controlling drug distribution in Sweden’s prisons, and all the while, Hoffman is also a family man with a wife and two young sons. While Inspector Ewert Grens investigates the murder, Hoffman's Mafia masters want him in prison to take over drug operations there. // Roslund & Hellström have indeed won The Glass Key once before (for their début The Beast), but Stieg Larsson was awarded it twice posthumously. But I really didn't have to do tha. ~ ~ ~ “You have to be fucking kidding me, Lee Jeno!” Renjun screamed into his phone as he hurriedly grabbed his jacket, keys and wallet and stuffed his feet into a pair of shoes. American fans of crime novels will be pleased with Three Seconds, a complex and surprising novel that was not only 2009’s Swedish Crime Novel of the year, but also is still a European bestseller. This was a fantastic Sweedish read By Anders Roslund and Borge Hellstrom and written in the style of the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series by Stieg Larsson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This latest example (the third in a series, following The Beast and Box 21) takes a very straightforward and familiar plot about an undercover operative working for the Swedish police, and manages to milk it for more than 400 pages of not particularly engaging prose. Book Review – Three Seconds. 3.5 interesting storyline on how the Swedish use informers and the corruption inherent in it. Roslund & Hellström’s previous novels have won several awards and great critical acclaim , and reached a large audience. It’s an operation assigned by the police force. (I mind verbosity and repetitiveness less in conversation than on the printed page.). A handful of hoity-toity English types — tasteful but troubled — gathers at a country manor and —mon Dieu — one of them turns up dead in a locked room. Superb plotting and in depth characterizations highlight this novel. So it would certainly be appropriate to award the dazzling duo, that keep the banner flying for Swedish, socially conscious thrillers, once again.”, “A strong and well-written crime novel with both significance and terrifying suspense. /…/ It is terribly good reading.”, ”Roslund och Hellström prove that Swedish crime fiction is part of the definitive world elite right now. Three Seconds is an intensely suspenseful thriller where people in all positions of society are put to the test. There wasn't a single moment when I felt that even one word was extraneous, except maybe when I was confused with the foreign terms but that had nothing to do with the book itself. by Silveroak. Skip to main content. Their books have been translated into seventeen languages and are currently being adapted for the screen. Epub 2012 Oct 9. “Three Seconds” spent the better part of a year on Swedish best-seller lists. No wonder Roslund and Hellstrom are the darlings of European crime fiction. He calls himself Paula and he knows he could be dead in just three seconds. Strongly recommended.”, “A terrific, nail-biting climax that demonstrates why it won the prize for Sweden’s best crime novel in 2009. It details the relations between the Swedish police and the informants they use to help stem the rising tide of the Polish Mafia in Sweden. “This thriller is brilliantly told … For a long time I have not read such a dark, depressing, melancholy – and brilliant book. Scandinavian Noir. Start by marking “Three Seconds (Grens & Sundkvist #5)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The novel starts a little haltingly, introducing you to the different players in the story. The Informer is a 2019 British crime thriller film directed by Andrea Di Stefano and written by Matt Cook, based on the novel Three Seconds by Roslund & Hellström. // In the steady flow of Swedish thrillers, Roslund & Hellström are the only ones who clearly uphold the heritage of Sjöwall & Wahlöö. To do so with elegance and clarity as well, is a unique achievement.”, “Roslund & Hellström handle the subject with outstanding knowledge and substantial gravity. The book is incessantly driven forward by the condensed language and intense plot.”, “Roslund & Hellström present 600 pages packed with drama. The book is shared by two main characters. This novel is not only Roslund & Hellströms best one so far, it is also constructed with such suspense that it outshines most of the international competition.”, “… very impressive …” ”… the moment where you understand the purpose of the title is extremely exciting …”, The Nihon Keizai Shinbun (one of the biggest Japanese morning papers), “… a masterpiece everyone must read. It is good but not the best Scandinavian crime fiction you can read. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The rest of us are in luck. Prepare yourself for an electrifying standoff between a brilliant criminal who maps his future beyond death and a bulldog inspector with nothing to lose. This is Roslund & Hellströms fifth novel starring Police Superintendent Ewert Grens. But in the doggedly perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies.THE PROPULSIVE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JOEL KINNAMAN, ROSAMUND PIKE, AND COMMON Ewert Grens, an old schoo. In the same amount of time the book accelerates from 0-100 km/h and in a dizzying pace this crime roller coaster has reached full speed.”, ”Roslund & Hellströms new thriller Three Seconds grabs you right from the start. Then check out Cell 8, named by the Sunday Times as one of the 60 Best Thrillers and Crime Novels of the Past 6 Years. Three Seconds Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström The pre-publication lead-up to THREE SECONDS by Anders Roslund and Börge Hellström has been careful to note that the book is the winner of the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' 2009 award for Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year, previously won by both Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell. Despite the intensity of its finale, however, Terrific book--it reads very smoothly and kept my interest from beginning to end. When selecting this book, two things jump out as possible risks to a good read. Received via Goodreads First Reads. It is characterization of the highest degree. Can't get enough of DCI Ewert Grens? The gritty details of drug dealing, of prison life and of the relations between cops and informants are all rendered with convincing authority in Three Seconds. But, in the doggedly-perceptive Ewert Grens, he has just made the most relentless of enemies. Then check out Cell 8, named by the Sunday Times as one of the 60 Best Thrillers and Crime Novels of the Past 6 Years. 592 pages generate respect, but there are no tedious passages and it never comes to a standstill infinitely suspenseful!”, ”Roslund & Hellströms latest book is terrifyingly good. Every page wants to turn itself and it takes a great deal of willpower to put it down. by Roslund and Hellström (Quercus) ISBN: 978-1-84916-151-0. The most annoying aspect was the constant repetition of information - more editing please! Currently working as a Freelancer, based in Cologne Germany. 80? Hoffmann must desperately maintain his cover; else he is a dead man walking. Three novel patient-derived BCR/ABL mutants show different sensitivity to second and third generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors Am J Hematol. The book was good, but I think it will work better as a movie. I don't know all the books that came out in the last year, but I know that this is not at the level or Henning Mankel, Arnarldur Idridisson, Helen Turston, Sjowall and Wahloo, Karen Fossum, Ake Edwardson, Hakkan Nesser and certainly is no Stig Larsson. The angle on it is created to really engage the reader in the issue from every viewpoint. Involved weapons being secreted inside a prison. Sometimes the level of detail seemed too heavy, but as a mechanism to lock you into the story it was perfect. But his increasingly successful infiltration of a Polish drug ring operating in Sweden puts him puts him in a position where he is unable to prevent a murder. Probably 3. It is good but not the best Scandinavian crime fiction you can read. Terrific book--it reads very smoothly and kept my interest from beginning to end. He leads a double life. Once you're in its grip, you care deeply about the central characters, particularly the criminal/agent at the story's core. The premise is that former drug addict and ex-con Piet Hoffman. The series with the obstinate superintendent Ewert Grens is simply unbeatable in comparison with other contemporary crime novels. The book is shared by two main characters. strong. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I admit it was taken a little far, and was underhanded, but it seems commonplace to overlook minor crimes to catch major criminals. THREE SECONDS. // I am deeply impressed by them.”, ”This summers best crime novel. An ex-convict working undercover intentionally gets himself incarcerated again in order to infiltrate the mob at a maximum security prison.Director: Andrea Di StefanoWriters: Matt Cook (screenplay), Börge Hellström (novel) | 1 more credit »Stars: Ana de Armas, Rosamund Pike, Joel Kinnaman Three Seconds by Anders Roslund, Börge Hellström, 2011, Silver Oak edition, I may have vaguely known that investigators use criminal elements to spur - if not enable - their efforts. Though it took me a while (50 pages? A dark and brutal book that is not an easy read, Three Seconds is also a riveting story that serious readers will find worthwhile and memorable. Three Seconds (Audio Download): Amazon.co.uk: Books. Names we will definitely be hearing a lot more of in this country. This is a wonderful mystery despite the fact that it isn't a 'whodunit' but rather a 'howdunit'. Sometimes the level of detail seemed too heavy, but as a mechanism to lock you into the story it was perfect. Books. The story is so engrossing that it all just stayed put in my brain--yay! Hoffmann must desperately maintain his cover, or else he is a dead man walking. In this superb translation, Sweden's latest contribution to crime writing tackles some weighty subjects -- specifically, the nature of identity, the Swedish police force's use of civilians in its operations, and the safekeeping of its prisoners -- as it twists, turns, and hurdles towards its conclusion. Names we will definitely be hearing a lot more of in this country. It offers no suspicious servants, nobody wears an ascot, and it doesn't end with the entire cast (minus corpse) gathered around a dinner table for a shocking reveal. Gun play, explosions, betrayals and the ingenious ways drugs and weapons are smuggled into prisons give this novel, Roslund & Hellström's fifth, an eau de testosterone level that's through the roof.”, “Three Seconds, the title, is the time in the book that a shot being fired hits its target. // It’s brutal and uncomfortable, but worst of all is probably the feeling that this reality really exists, the authors have done formidable research for this book. None of the increasingly inept language of crime writing can be found here. And we all know that the competition in Sweden is serious business. A secret arm of the law agrees, and offers him and his family protection and new identities for breaking the drug operations of the Mafia in the Swedish prison system. This book cover says it is the best book of the year. Superb plotting and in depth characterizations highlight this novel. Relentless Inspector Grens orders the sniper to fire and then has to unravel the strange behavior of Hoffman. I thought this book was even better than the first. Fans of S. Larsson or Sjowall and Wahloo, those interested in the politics of policing and prison. 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