{"product_id":"after-the-monsoon-an-ernst-grip-novel-isbn-9780062339706","title":"After the Monsoon: An Ernst Grip Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the international bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Swede\u003c\/em\u003e comes an electrifying thriller set in the terrorist- and pirate-infested world of the Horn of Africa—where the sea caresses the desert, alliances shift like sand, and a Swedish detective can count on nothing but his own shrewdness to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Swedish army lieutenant drops dead on a shooting range in the desert. Was it an unfortunate accident—or something more nefarious? Ernst Grip, an agent of the Swedish security police, is sent to the Horn of Africa to find out. Once he’s on the ground, however, he quickly discovers he’s on his own. No one wants him snooping around—especially not the U.S. Embassy’s CIA station. Which is no surprise, given that military transport planes are leaving from the base carrying untraceable pallets loaded with cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, Grip’s investigation is complicated by another dangerous situation. Somali pirates have kidnapped a wealthy Swedish family during the adventure of a lifetime: a sailing trip from Sweden to the Great Barrier Reef. Why, Grip wonders, is no one back home willing to pay the ransom in order to save these innocent lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolving the mystery of the soldier’s death isn’t the end of Grip’s involvement—it’s a tipping point that leads him deep into a web of intrigue, greed, and dark dealings ensnaring both allies and enemies . . . and a world where no one can be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter the Monsoon\u003c\/em\u003e explores the tough compromises made every day in pursuit of the greater good. How do you know which is the lesser of two evils? And what is the cost of betraying one interest to save another? In this provocative, pulse-pounding, and sophisticated thriller, Robert Karjel vividly creates a world in which the stains of innocent blood cannot be cleansed, and the sins of good men forced to make impossible choices cannot be washed away.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom former Swedish Air Force lieutenant colonel and author of the critically acclaimed The Swede comes the second novel in the Ernst Grip series, set in the notoriously treacherous region known as the Horn of Africa.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Swedish army lieutenant drops dead on a shooting range in the desert. Was it an unfortunate accident—or something more nefarious? Swedish security officer Ernst Grip is sent to the Horn of Africa to find out. Once he’s on the ground, however, he soon discovers that no one wants him snooping around—especially not the US embassy’s CIA station. Which is no surprise, considering that he’s also just discovered several military transport aircraft carrying untraceable pallets loaded with cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Somali pirates have kidnapped a wealthy Swedish family on an adventure of a lifetime—sailing from Sweden to the Great Barrier Reef. Why, Grip wonders, is no one willing to pay the ransom to save their lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolving the mystery of the soldier’s death is a tipping point that leads Grip deep into a web of intrigue, greed, and dark dealings ensnaring both allies and enemies—a world where no one can be trusted. Amid the Gulf of Aden’s terrorist- and pirate-infested waters—where the sea caresses the desert and alliances shift like sand—Grip must determine which is the lesser of two evils. And what is the cost of betraying one interest to save another?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Robert Karjel’s \u003cem\u003eAfter the Monsoon\u003c\/em\u003e is both Nordic noir and international thriller. The compelling characters and the suspense he creates kept me hooked until the very last page!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Lagercrantz, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider’s Web\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Karjel’s second novel to be translated into English is a solid, dependable work that makes us believe in its characters and situations; the author brings firsthand knowledge to his unusual story of Swedes in Africa.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With its realistic characters, sophisticated plotting, and assured prose, this entry puts Karjel at the top of the thriller pack.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A superior thriller…. Filled with rich characterization and unforeseeable twists and revelations, this mesmerizing first in a planned series will leave readers gasping for breath.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Swede\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e “With this smart, compelling English-language debut, Karjel deserves a place in the rankings of notable Nordic crime writers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Think le Carré meets \u003cem\u003eHomeland\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888246747365,"sku":"NP9780062339706","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062339706.jpg?v=1730228612","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/after-the-monsoon-an-ernst-grip-novel-isbn-9780062339706","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}