Sick is a relative concept. We’re all sick. The question is, what degree of functionality do we have with respect to the rules society sets for desirable behavior? No actions are in themselves symptoms of sickness. You have to look at the context within which these actions are performed.

~ Jo Nesbø

Jo Nesbø Crime Fiction Harry Hole Scandinavian Mysteries

You just hang in there, boy, hang in with that apprenticeship of yours, do you hear me? You are lucky they would even take someone like you. You’re a child of the slums. A ragtag. On top of that, you’re a whining piece of shit. Nobody will ever do anything for you. Do you understand what I’m saying? They’ll let you starve to death, no problem. Nobody is going to cry on your grave.”Poul-Erik’s MotherThe Informer by Steen Langstrup

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Crime Mothers Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries

Meet me tonight, six o’clock sharp, at the gates of the municipal hospital. It is very important that you are precise. Not five minutes early, not five minutes late. In case I’m not there, you leave straight away. Got it?”Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’The Informer

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Crime Scandinavian Mysteries World War 2

AK 47, is perfect copy, yes? Every detail. Like real thing. Yes. Kalashnikov. Your boy, he be happy for Uncle Sante, no?”“I’m sorry, Sante. It’s really nice of you, but I don’t want Sofus playing with guns.”Conversation between George Hanson and SanteIn The Shadow of Sadd

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Ak 47 Crime Dark Humor Scandinavian Mysteries

Jimmy Sadd is the most evil man I’ve ever known. I mean really evil. I’m not talking about tough, or cruel – all the bosses are tough and cruel. You’ll never get anywhere in our world if you’re not respected. But Jimmy ... God damn, Bruno, getting involved with Sadd ... I’d rather do a deal with the devil himself. Sadd is worse. You’ll never get out.”George HansonIn The Shadow of Sadd.

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Crime Gangsters Jimmy Sadd Scandinavian Mysteries

Fine by me, Jack. I just have to plug in the machine. The City will have to change its name to Sunny Beach.”“We don’t have a beach.”“Well, you know what I mean …”Conversation on Radio Fake 112.8 MHzIn The Shadow of Sadd

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Crime Gta Noir Scandinavian Mysteries

I’ve seen you in action, BB. You get turned on by danger. You are seeking danger. The only reason you’re with me is the risk of getting caught by your wife.”Ingrid aka ‘Alis K’The Informer by Steen Langstrup

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Danger Scandinavian Mysteries

No! The mission was to terminate one Hipo officer. Not four by random. You didn’t get him so the operation was a failure.”Johannes aka ‘BB’The Informer by Steen Langstrup

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Hipo Mission Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries

Someday this war will be over. A new order of the world will appear in its place. The idea of Socialism will prevail. In the future they’ll remember us as heroes.”Thorkild aka ‘Borge’The Informer by Steen Langstrup

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries Socialism

We were supposed to be heroes.”“There’s no such thing as heroes.”Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Borge’The Informer by Steen Langstrup

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Heroes Scandinavian Mysteries Ww2

I’ve been washing stairs my whole life. One day after the other. Since I was five years old. I’ve never complained. Shame on you. I’m embarrassed to have a son like you…can’t even look after his own bicycle. You just wait until your dad comes home. Then you’ll be in trouble, I can tell you that much.”Poul-Erik’s MotherThe Informer

~ Steen Langstrup

Steen Langstrup Bicycle Mothers Scandinavian Mysteries