Svenska Deckarakademin (the Swedish Crime Fiction Academy) has chosen Arne Dahl's book "Viskleken" ('Chinese Whispers') as the best crime novel of the year.
Thriller of the year
Svenska Deckarakademin (the Swedish Crime Fiction Academy) has chosen Arne Dahl’s book “Viskleken” (“Chinese Whispers”) as the best crime novel of the year.
The Academy states: "With ‘Viskleken’ Arne Dahl proves that he is a master at interpreting contemporary life and incorporating both atmosphere and genuine urgency into the plot.” Arne Dahl, a celebrated author, critic and editor who is also known as Jan Arnald, is perhaps known for his bestselling Intercrime series, involving the A-team, a group highly trained in dealing with criminal cases in Sweden.