Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Darker Shade of Sweden | 2013 | Maj Sjöwall | Buy |
| 2 | Ten Year Stretch | 2018 | Maj Sjöwall | Buy |
A Darker Shade of Sweden (2013) brings together short crime fiction from several Swedish authors and reflects the broader Scandinavian crime tradition that Sjowall and Wahloo helped to establish. Sjowall’s connection to Swedish crime writing makes her a natural presence in such a collection, whether as contributor or as the figurehead whose work the anthology honours.
Ten Year Stretch (2018) is a Crime Writers’ Association anthology marking the tenth anniversary of the CWA’s short story competition. Both volumes are of interest primarily to readers who have finished the Martin Beck series and want to explore more of the crime short fiction world. They are not essential reading, but they are worthwhile additions for dedicated fans of the genre.