Already before it was published in Norway was Aslak Nore’s new novel No one should drown pre-sold in ten languages. This week the novel was sold for publication in Denmark, to publisher Gutkind. In the remaining nine countries, the following publishers will publish the novel: Sweden (Norstedts), Netherlands (Harper Collins), United Kingdom (MacLehose Press), Finland (Gummerus), France (Le bruit du monde), Germany (Kiepenheuer & Witch), Italy (Marsilio), Lithuania (Obuolys) and Russia (Corpus). Winje Agency sold international rights to Aslak Nore.

No one should drown will be published here at home on Friday this week, October 6th.

No one should drown is an extraordinary story of illegal love, dangerous political ideas, and fierce power struggles within the rich and powerful Falck family. No one should drown is the sequel to a critical and reader success Sea gravea suspenseful epic novel about the Norwegian Falck family dynasty and the power struggle that arises after death.

Aslak Nore has experienced great success with Sea grave. The novel was published in 2021, was nominated for the Bookseller’s Prize and has so far sold over 60,000 books in all formats in Norway. Sindre Hovdenakk of VG scored a six and thought the book was “a Heidundrende entertainment written with great literary merit”. Hovdenakk named the novel one of the three best books of 2021 in his year summary. Figures from Bohandlerforeningen show that Sea grave became a bestseller in Norway in May last year.

Aslak Nore was also a huge success internationally Sea grave. The novel has so far been sold to 17 countries. The book has entered the bestseller lists in several countries and received a glowing reception in France, where the author lives. Sea grave also nominated for the ELLE France literary prize (Grand Prix des lectrices de Elle).

Sea grave in French:

“When we talk about crime in Norway, we immediately think of Jo Nesbø… However, his Marseille-based compatriot will beat him.”

Le Journal du Dimanche, France

“A fresco about family and geopolitics set in the darkness between the Millennium and Succession stories… The first volume in a new great Nordic saga?”

Le Point, France

“For those who enjoy family tales like Jalna or Bridgerton, this dark novel by Aslak Nore is a real treat… An enlightening and captivating tale.”

Liberation, France

“A complete writer who knows how to use all the emotions… expertly.”

Jury reasons for ELLE’s Grand Prix des lectrices nominations

Going forward, the first volumes will be published by prestigious publishers in Spain, Germany, Italy and the UK – as the first part of a long-term venture.

Sea grave in Norway:

“Brilliant entertainment! Aslak Nore has written a stunning crime novel. Packed with likable characters and a plot that draws you in from the first page to the last. Achieve enormous wealth, surprising family secrets, political intrigue and a strong will. Add an incompetent heiress, Norwegian special forces, and a bit of a repetitive novel script. The result: A ton of crime books, that even the most critical reader can’t help but be entertained.”

Sindre Hovdenakk, VG (Dice roll 6)

“…you want a pen. An interesting suspense novel.”

Jan Øyvind Helgesen, Nettavisen (Dice roll 6)

“It deserves a big audience. A great novel about the rise and fall of a family, and the secrets that are often buried in the past.”

Ørjan Greiff Johnsen, Addresseavisen (Dice roll 5)

“A cleverly constructed and easy-to-read crime novel. … just the right amount of engaging and easy reading. Aslak Nore’s fourth suspense novel places itself right at the heart of Norwegian crime literature.”

Preben Jordal, Aftenposten

“Power and deception, layer upon layer. Aslak Nores Sea grave has essentially become a suspense novel worthy of that title.”

Leif Ekle, NRK

About Aslak Nore:

Aslak Nore (born 1978) is a writer and publishing editor from Oslo. Since debuting with God is Norwegian by 2007 he had distinguished himself as one of the most compelling non-fiction and fiction writers of his generation. Suspenseful novel Wolf Trap was awarded the Riverton Prize in 2017. In 2021, Nore received the Mads Wiel Nygaard scholarship. Sea grave (2021) became a bestseller and a critics’ favorite. For this, Nore was nominated for the Bookseller’s Prize.