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“A stylish and sharp look at one woman’s attempt to balance the competing interests of her work and life. A balm for anyone overwhelmed with contradictory desires.”

—Kiley Reid,
New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age

“Old Flame is amazing—a warmhearted and luminous page-turner about desire, time, love, parenthood, work, and art in women’s lives.”

—Sophie McManus,
author of The Unfortunates

Detectives Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner from the #1 international bestseller The Tenant return in a tale of ambition and revenge. Compulsively readable Scandinavian noir by Katrine Engberg, the most successful female thriller writer to emerge from Denmark in the past decade.

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“[A] total seat-of-your-pants thriller.”‍
–Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Ngamije] has made a bang with a slayer of a novel. It’s an instant classic.”‍
–PITTSBURGH
POST-GAZETTE
“Chilling, and terrifying, and heartbreakingly terrific horror writing.”‍
–Kirkus Reviews
“[An] engrossing, strange, addictive read…The intangible thing that makes us human beats at the core of this novel.”‍
–Los Angeles Review of Books
“A punchy page-turner.”‍
–Booklist
“A nuanced and endearing family saga…Fresh, funny, poignant—of the moment.”‍
–oprah daily
“A devilish twist on climate fiction.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Inventive, addictive, and bold.”‍
––PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“A brilliantly crafted novel…Engberg has emerged as one of the leading authors of Scandinavian noir.”‍
–BOOKLIST,
starred review
“Dark, atmospheric, and bolstered by a lingering sense of dread that will keep readers breathlessly turning the pages.”‍
–crimereads
“[A] total seat-of-your-pants thriller.”‍
–Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Ngamije] has made a bang with a slayer of a novel. It’s an instant classic.”‍
–PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
“Chilling, and terrifying, and heartbreakingly terrific horror writing.”‍
–kirkus reviews
“[An] engrossing, strange, addictive
read.”‍
–Los Angeles Review of Books
“A punchy page-turner.”‍
–booklist
“A nuanced and endearing family saga…Fresh, funny, poignant—of the moment.”‍
–oprah daily
“A devilish twist on climate fiction.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Inventive, addictive, and bold.”‍
––PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“A brilliantly crafted novel…Engberg has emerged as one of the leading authors of Scandinavian noir.”‍
–BOOKLIST, starred review
“Dark, atmospheric, and bolstered by a lingering sense of dread that will keep readers breathlessly turning the pages.”‍
–crimereads
“[A] total seat-of-your-pants thriller.”‍
–Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Ngamije] has made a bang with a slayer of a novel. It’s an instant classic.”‍
–PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
“Chilling, and terrifying, and heartbreakingly terrific horror writing.”‍
–kirkus reviews
“[An] engrossing, strange, addictive
read.”‍
–Los Angeles Review of Books
“A punchy page-turner.”‍
–booklist
“A nuanced and endearing family saga…Fresh, funny, poignant—of the moment.”‍
–oprah daily
“A devilish twist on climate fiction.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Inventive, addictive, and bold.”‍
––PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“A brilliantly crafted novel…Engberg has emerged as one of the leading authors of Scandinavian noir.”‍
–BOOKLIST, starred review
“Dark, atmospheric, and bolstered by a lingering sense of dread that will keep readers breathlessly turning the pages.”‍
–crimereads
“[A] total seat-of-your-pants thriller.”‍
–Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Ngamije] has made a bang with a slayer of a novel. It’s an instant classic.”‍
–PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
“Chilling, and terrifying, and heartbreakingly terrific horror writing.”‍
–kirkus reviews
“[An] engrossing, strange, addictive
read.”‍
–Los Angeles Review of Books
“A punchy page-turner.”‍
–booklist
“A nuanced and endearing family saga…Fresh, funny, poignant—of the moment.”‍
–oprah daily
“A devilish twist on climate fiction.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Inventive, addictive, and bold.”‍
––PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“A brilliantly crafted novel…Engberg has emerged as one of the leading authors of Scandinavian noir.”‍
–BOOKLIST, starred review
“Dark, atmospheric, and bolstered by a lingering sense of dread that will keep readers breathlessly turning the pages.”‍
–crimereads
Award Winners & Bestsellers
“So many flawed friendships, so many promising red herrings…The pages just turn themselves.”‍
–people
British Book Award, 2020 Overall Book of the Year and Debut Book of the Year
“An extremely readable, funny, thoughtful piece of contemporary literature.”‍
“Exciting, smart, perceptive, weird, and dark.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Masterly.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Sometimes it’s easier to tell truth in fiction…And [Genova] tells it with heart and hope.”‍
–NPR’s On Point
“A fascinating reminder that no story is complete unless you hear it from everyone involved…and how sometimes the greatest mysteries are found within the psyche.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Propulsive, shattering prose.”‍
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Creepy and unnerving…a fast, profoundly unsettling novel.”‍
–NPR,
Books We Love 2022
“A stellar take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…This is a must for psychological thriller fans.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
“Hauntingly beautiful.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“A singular sensation.”‍
–THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“So many flawed friendships, so many promising red herrings…The pages just turn themselves.”‍
–people
British Book Award, 2020 Overall Book of the Year and Debut Book of the Year
“An extremely readable, funny, thoughtful piece of contemporary literature.”‍
“Exciting, smart, perceptive, weird, and dark.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Masterly.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Sometimes it’s easier to tell truth in fiction…And [Genova] tells it with heart and hope.”‍
–NPR’s On Point
“A fascinating reminder that no story is complete unless you hear it from everyone involved.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Propulsive, shattering prose.”‍
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Creepy and unnerving…a fast, profoundly unsettling novel.”‍
–NPR, Books We Love 2022
“A stellar take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…This is a must for psychological thriller fans.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“Hauntingly beautiful.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“A singular sensation.”‍
–THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“So many flawed friendships, so many promising red herrings…The pages just turn themselves.”‍
–people
British Book Award, 2020 Overall Book of the Year and Debut Book of the Year
“An extremely readable, funny, thoughtful piece of contemporary literature.”‍
“Exciting, smart, perceptive, weird, and dark.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Masterly.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Sometimes it’s easier to tell truth in fiction…And [Genova] tells it with heart and hope.”‍
–NPR’s On Point
“A fascinating reminder that no story is complete unless you hear it from everyone involved.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Propulsive, shattering prose.”‍
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Creepy and unnerving…a fast, profoundly unsettling novel.”‍
–NPR, Books We Love 2022
“A stellar take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…This is a must for psychological thriller fans.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“Hauntingly beautiful.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“A singular sensation.”‍
–THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“So many flawed friendships, so many promising red herrings…The pages just turn themselves.”‍
–people
British Book Award, 2020 Overall Book of the Year and Debut Book of the Year
“An extremely readable, funny, thoughtful piece of contemporary literature.”‍
“Exciting, smart, perceptive, weird, and dark.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Masterly.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Sometimes it’s easier to tell truth in fiction…And [Genova] tells it with heart and hope.”‍
–NPR’s On Point
“A fascinating reminder that no story is complete unless you hear it from everyone involved.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“Propulsive, shattering prose.”‍
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Creepy and unnerving…a fast, profoundly unsettling novel.”‍
–NPR, Books We Love 2022
“A stellar take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…This is a must for psychological thriller fans.”‍
–PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
starred review
“Hauntingly beautiful.”‍
–The New York Times Book Review
“A singular sensation.”‍
–THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
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“A wonderfully eerie collection, Island Rule haunts and delights.”‍
–Erika Swyler, author of The Light from Other Stars
“Enthralling…Here there are echoes of Elena Ferrante.”‍
–THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
“A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there.”‍
–David Baldacci
“Deliciously paced storytelling sprinkled with secrets galore.”‍
–Thao Thai,
author of Banyan Moon
From “the electrifying voice you have been waiting for.”‍
–Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
“Thriller fans will eagerly await Bamford’s next.”‍
–Publishers Weekly,
starred review for Deep Water
“A wonderfully eerie collection, Island Rule haunts and delights.”‍
–Erika Swyler, author of The Light from Other Stars
“Enthralling…Here there are echoes of Elena Ferrante.”‍
–THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
“A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there.”‍
–DAVID BALDACCI
“Deliciously paced storytelling sprinkled with secrets galore.”‍
–Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon
From “the electrifying voice you have been waiting for.”‍
–Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
“Thriller fans will eagerly await Bamford’s next.”‍
–Publishers Weekly,
starred review for Deep Water
“A wonderfully eerie collection, Island Rule haunts and delights.”‍
–Erika Swyler, author of The Light from Other Stars
“Enthralling…Here there are echoes of Elena Ferrante.”‍
–the new york times book review
“A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there.”‍
–DAVID BALDACCI
“Deliciously paced storytelling sprinkled with secrets galore.”‍
–Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon
From “the electrifying voice you have been waiting for.”‍
–Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
“Thriller fans will eagerly await Bamford’s next.”‍
–Publishers Weekly,
starred review for Deep Water
“A wonderfully eerie collection, Island Rule haunts and delights.”‍
–Erika Swyler, author of The Light from Other Stars
“Enthralling…Here there are echoes of Elena Ferrante.”‍
–the new york times book review
“A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there.”‍
–DAVID BALDACCI
“Deliciously paced storytelling sprinkled with secrets galore.”‍
–Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon
From “the electrifying voice you have been waiting for.”‍
–Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
“Thriller fans will eagerly await Bamford’s next.”‍
–Publishers Weekly,
starred review for Deep Water
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