Kate’s 2¢: “We Know You Remember: High Coast series book 1” by Tove Alsterdal; Alice Menzies

“We Know You Remember: High Coast series book 1” by Tove Alsterdal; Alice Menzies

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   It’s too bad the bravado and pride of a teenager didn’t let him admit the truth.  When the policewoman uncovered the truth, her not exonerating the boy, was a miscarriage of justice.

   Hillary Huber did a good job of narrating this translated story.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tove Alsterdal (born 28 December 1960) is a Swedish journalist, playwright, screenwriter and crime fiction writer. Her awards include the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award and the Glass Key award.

Career[edit]

Alsterdal graduated as journalist from Kalix Folkhögskola [sv] in 1985. She has worked as journalist, playwright and screenwriter, and has been editor of several of Liza Marklund’s books. She wrote the script for Helena Bergström’s film Så olika [sv] from 2009, and the libretto for Fredrik Högberg’s opera Woman of Cain.[1]

She made her crime novel debut in 2009, with Kvinnorna på stranden.[1] Her novel Låt mig ta din hand was awarded the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award in 2014.[2] Her novel Rotvälta was awarded the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award in 2020,[3] and the Glass Key award in 2021.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Born on 28 December 1960 in Malmö, Alsterdal grew up in Stockholm and Umeå.[1] She is a daughter of Alvar Alsterdal [sv] and Elsa Bolin [sv].[5]

   Alice Menzies holds a master of arts in Translation Theory and Practice from University College London, specializing in the Scandinavian languages. She has translated books by Fredrik Bachman and Katarina Bivald, among others. She lives in London.  

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

We know you remember: High Coast series, book 1 DB109584

Alsterdal, Tove; Menzies, Alice. Reading time: 11 hours, 53 minutes.

Read by Hillary Huber.

Suspense Fiction

Mystery and Detective Stories

Psychological Fiction

“A missing girl, a hidden body, a decades-long cover-up, and old sins cast in new light: the classic procedural meets Scandinavian atmosphere in this rich, character-driven mystery, awarded Best Swedish Crime Novel of the Year, that heralds the American debut of a supremely skilled international writer. It’s been more than twenty years since Olof Hagström left home. Returning to his family’s house, he knows instantly that something is amiss. The front door key, hidden under a familiar stone, is still there. Inside, there’s a panicked dog, a terrible stench, water pooling on the floor: the father Olaf has not seen or spoken to in decades is dead in the bathroom shower. For police detective Eira Sjödin, the investigation of this suspicious death resurrects long-forgotten nightmares. She was only nine when Olof Hagström, then fourteen, was found guilty of raping and murdering a local girl. The case left a mark on the town’s collective memory—a wound that never quite healed—and tinged E

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Kate’s 2¢: “Refuge: A Novel” by Dot Jackson

“Refuge: A Novel” by Dot Jackson

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   I really enjoyed this moving story of how one woman re-connected with her father’s people in a rural, saw mill town.  Jackson’s characters were unique, engaging, and real. The descriptions of the mountains, weather, natural flora and fauna  really came alive.   I can appreciate the touch of mysticism with the description of the bees sounding like women softly singing and the way whole folk lyrics came to her in the woods and swamp. I even liked the ending, though a bit disturbing.

   Elizabeth Wiley did a good job of narrating “Refuge”.

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WebBorn Miami, FL, The United States edit data Dot Jackson was born to Appalachian parents in Miami, where she later gave up her college studies of music and dance to become a writer.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Refuge: a novel DB112418

Jackson, Dot. Reading time: 14 hours, 6 minutes.

Read by Elizabeth Wiley.

Historical Fiction

“Early one morning in 1929, Mary Seneca Steele spontaneously packs a suitcase, gathers up her son and daughter, and drives away in her abusive and dissolute husband’s brand-new Auburn Phaeton automobile leaving her privileged life in Charleston behind. It is the beginning of a journey of enlightenment that leads Mary “Sen” to the mountains and mysteries of Appalachia where she will learn unexpected family secrets, create a new life for herself and her children, and finally experience love and happiness before tragedy will once again test her. Written by a Pulitzer Prize–nominated author, Dot Jackson has spun a story that will captivate readers looking for an entertaining saga of self-discovery, family, love, loss, and redemption.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

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Kate’s 2¢: “The Club” by Ellery Lloyd

“The Club” by Ellery Lloyd

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   Wow! There I was, enjoying the amenities of a luxurious spa. It appeared to run like  a well oil machine…until it didn’t and the stuff hit the fan.

   The various under-lying threads came apart causing murder, blackmail,  and mayhem all over the resort. There were numerous subplots that came to the fore and made for an exciting ending…of several people. There was even the suspense of one more disaster pending, but we’re not privy to that one, except in our imaginations.

From the WEB:

Ellery Lloyd is the pseudonym for London-based husband-and-wife writing team Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos.

Collette Lyons is a journalist and editor, the former content director of Elle (UK) and editorial director at Soho House. She has written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and the Sunday Times. 

Paul Vlitos is the author of two previous novels, Welcome to the Working Week and Every Day is Like Sunday. He is the program director for English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of Surrey.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The club: a novel DB108284

Lloyd, Ellery Reading time: 9 hours, 26 minutes.

Tamaryn Payne

Suspense Fiction

Bestsellers

“From the author of People Like Her comes a smart and sinister murder mystery set in the secretive world of exclusive celebrity clubs. Everyone’s Dying to Join . . . The Home Group is a glamorous collection of celebrity members’ clubs dotted across the globe, where the rich and famous can party hard and then crash out in its five-star suites, far from the prying eyes of fans and the media. The most spectacular of all is Island Home–a closely-guarded, ultraluxurious resort, just off the English coast–and its three-day launch party is easily the most coveted A-list invite of the decade. But behind the scenes, tensions are at breaking point: the ambitious and expensive project has pushed the Home Group’s CEO and his long-suffering team to their absolute limits. All of them have something to hide–and that’s before the beautiful people with their own ugly secrets even set foot on the island. As tempers fray and behavior worsens, as things get more sinister by the hour and the body count piles up, some of Island Home’s members will begin to wish they’d never made the guest list. Because at this club, if your name’s on the list, you’re not getting out.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2022.

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