«Johnsrud showcases a literary talent of the highest order – he’s smart, precise and varied in his language,» writes Norway’s largest newspaper Verdens Gang in their review of Kalypso.

From newspaper Verdens Gang.

And they continue:  «Add to this a storyline that gives new meaning to the clichéd expression “unputdownable,” and the conclusion is a given: it’s an obvious six stars also this time around.»

Six out of six stars! I am happy and proud but most of all grateful to all the talented people  who have read and shared their thoughts and ideas in the process of writing Kalypso. Øyvind, my editor at Aschehoug, Karin & Julia, my agents at Salomonsson Agency and many others. Thank you for the cooperation, guys.

I won’t stop bragging just yet. This is what Tvedestrandsposten, from the southern part of Norway, says:

«It isn’t often that an author succeeds in maintaining the level of suspense throughout an entire book, but Ingar Johnsrud does. As We Fall possesses an intense tension and momentum from the first till last page. It’s truly difficult to put it down. /…/ The ability to engage the reader and the art of relaying multiple stories going on in different times, only to weave them together in a frightening and ingenious manner.» 6 out of 6 stars there as well.

Kalypso’s English title will be As We Fall.

As We Fall, you might ask. Yeah. Kalypso has gotten baptized, and As We Fall will be it’s English title.

It is still early, and many reviews to come, but let me also share two blogs discussing Kalypso/As We Fall. The first one is written by the author and blogger Geir Tangen. The second one is from Den Kriminelle Bokverden. (They are both in Norwegian.)

Those Who Follow – Swedish cover

This weekend I am looking forward to visiting the lovely Swedish island Gotland, and their litterature festival Crimetime Gotland,  that I have heard so many great things about. Those Who Follow have just been released in Swedish, and this is the verdict, when Akademibokhandeln, a mayor Swedish chain of bookstores, asked four of their readers.

Almedalen, Visby, Gotland. (Photo: Visit Sweden)

Do you read Norwegian? Then you can get a taste of Kalypso here: