Malaren
A Swedish Affair
N.E. David
Alan Harrison is a perfectly ordinary, middle-class, middle-aged and happily married man. But when his wife, Susan, suddenly dies, his life starts to disintegrate. Rather than stay at home where the memory of his wife still haunts him, he decides to spend the summer in Sweden at the invitation of his in-laws.
On the shores of Lake Malaren, he discovers fresh reasons for living and a contentment he had not previously thought possible. But unexpected guests arrive to disturb his new-found peace and he is forced to take unprecedented steps to recover it.
Set against a backdrop of stunning Swedish scenery, MALAREN shows us the redemptive power of physical labour and male bonding as an unlikely hero struggles to overcome his challenges.
Author Bio
N.E.David is the pen name of York writer Nick David. Malaren is his third novel. His debut novel, Birds of the Nile, was published by Roundfire in 2013 and quickly became their top-selling title in adult fiction. His second novel, The Burden, came out in 2015 and is proving equally successful.
Online: Author Website, Blog, Twitter
Previous Titles
Birds of the Nile (9781782791584), Roundfire, 2013. The Burden (9781782799368), Roundfire, 2015.
Endorsements
In his third novel, N.E.David continues his exploration of the lives of individuals under stress in exceptional situations. The clarity of Nick’s writing makes his novels a joy to read and this is the best yet. Well crafted and totally compelling, there’s a real art to keeping the reader involved in this type of book, and in MALAREN he pulls it off with aplomb.
Alan Gillott, writer and broadcaster
Promotional Plans
Author social media, website. Extremely active with signings, book talks.
USP
Male bonding. Most books based on male relationships are homosexual in nature. This deals purely with a deep and meaningful friendship. The development of Nordic noir has helped make Sweden a place readers are keen to explore. Whilst this is not a crime novel, the effect of the location on the action is significant
Competing Books
A Place Called Winter 9781472205315, by Patrick Gale
Tinder Press, 2015
Categories
FICTION (General)(FIC045000) -> Family Life(FIC045000)
FICTION (General)(FIC058000) -> Holidays(FIC058000)
FICTION (General)(FIC019000) -> Literary(FIC019000)
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Publication Date
November 2016
Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-78535-531-8
$19.95 | £11.99
8.5x5.5 inches | 216x140 mm
296PP
e-book
ISBN: 978-1-78535-532-5
$7.99 | £4.99
Library of Congress
2016941206
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