Yours Until Death (Eurocrime)
Fans of contemporary noir will welcome Staalesen's superior second entry, first published in Norway in 1979, in his series featuring Bergen PI Varg Veum. Staalsen's mastery of pacing enables him to develop his characters in a leisurely way without sacrificing tension and suspense. --Publishers WeeklyVeum is a divorced loner with a penchant for drinking aquavit and a reputation for always solving the crime, no matter the personal cost. . . . A nice change of pace for Swedish crime readers. --Booklist OnlineI like Veum...out of his mouth comes some wonderful philosophy and observations about modern relationships, childhood, bereavement, and the destructive force of passion. He treats young Roar with compassion and respect. He also provides some comic relief from the tense novel. I recommend this book. --I Love a Mystery