Cold Courage. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2011 book
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Cold Courage
Pekka Hiltunen, 2011
TV series vs book
Agneta Fagerström-Olsson, Kadir Balci, 2020

Amid a string of London’s murders, two women’s paths intersect. Mari champions the marginalized, while Lia is in a state of evasion. Mari is consumed by her mission to thwart the ascent of a perilous politician and decides to employ an unfamiliar face to infiltrate his campaign. And who better suited for this role than Lia?


The Red Wolf. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Red Wolf
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Red Wolf
Liza Marklund, 2003
movie vs book
Agneta Fagerström-Olsson, 2012

In the bleak winter of northern Sweden, a journalist is found murdered. Annika suspects a connection to a terrorist incident from four decades prior, which the journalist may have possessed crucial knowledge about. As she delves deeper into her investigation, Annika finds herself navigating a complex web of long-standing allegiances, stemming from the leftist movements of the 1960s and reaching into the present-day liberal government.


Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Studio Sex. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Exposed
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Exposed
Liza Marklund, 1999
movie vs book
Agneta Fagerström-Olsson, 2012

When a stripper from Studio Sex is murdered, the case ignites political controversy as the police uncover the Minister of Trade’s visit to the club on the night of the crime. Delving into the investigation evokes painful memories for Annika, leading her to take the case personally.


Prime Time. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Prime Time
Liza Marklund, 2001
movie vs book
Agneta Fagerström-Olsson, 2012

En route to a family gathering, Annika entrusts her two children to her boyfriend’s care as she embarks on covering the murder of a renowned TV host. The focus of suspicion falls upon the ten individuals who had recently stayed at the mansion where the host’s program was filmed, among whom Annika discovers her best friend.