Malin Fors

Character profile for Malin Fors from Mons Kallentoft's Nordic noir crime series. Detective Inspector in Linköping, Sweden.

Malin Fors is a Detective Inspector with the Linköping police in Sweden. She is sharp, driven, and good at her job, but her personal life is far less controlled. A single mother with a complicated relationship with her daughter Tove, Malin also battles a persistent addiction to tequila that threatens both her career and her closest relationships.

What makes Malin effective as an investigator is her refusal to let go. She pushes harder than her colleagues, takes cases personally, and sees connections others miss. The crimes she investigates in Linköping are often brutal, and each novel ties them to the rhythms of the Swedish seasons, from frozen midwinter landscapes to stifling summer heat. Across the 8 English-translated books, Malin grows and changes, but never quite escapes the pull of her own worst instincts.

Reading Order

See the complete Malin Fors reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Malin Fors?

Malin Fors is a Detective Inspector in Linköping, Sweden. She is the protagonist of Mons Kallentoft’s Nordic noir crime series, where she investigates violent murders while struggling with tequila addiction and the demands of single motherhood.

How many Malin Fors books are there?

There are 8 Malin Fors books available in English, published between 2011 and 2018. The series begins with Midwinter Sacrifice / Midwinter Blood and ends with Earth Storm.

What is the best reading order for the Malin Fors books?

Read them in publication order starting with Midwinter Sacrifice / Midwinter Blood (2011). Each book is built around a different season or natural element, and Malin’s personal life develops across the series.

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