Into a Raging Blaze

So plugged into the present that it’s hard to believe its publication in Norman’s native Sweden anticipated Edward Snowden’s revelations by two months … Norman’s understanding of the dark, destructive side of surveillance is second to none, and at its best, Into a Raging Blaze is convincing and addictive - Guardian

A modern take on the spy thriller … Norman’s warning is a clear message to the ‘nothing to hide, nothing to fear’ camp who challenged the import of the Snowden revelations … A Le Carre-esque yarn that’s rooted in verisimilitude . No faint praise that - Independent

An excellent and very up-to-the-minute novel … Is this how others see us now? If so, alas! - Literary Review

Norman handles its derring-do deftly. For British readers, however, the main source of interest is its unflattering reverse-angle view of our spooks at work - Sunday Times

Solid description of the insides of the corridors of power … A Snowden-showdown whistle-blowing scandal - Independent, Best Noir Newcomers

Much hyped, but largely worthy of the hype; a strong debut by a Swedish Ministry insider moving provocatively in Snowden/Assange ‘leaks’ territory’ - Guardian

Gripping and unnervingly believable, it’s a fictionalised expose of Anglo-American spying - Choice

A first-rate debut thriller that asks: Who watches the watchers if they don’t choose to be seen? The narrative starts slow but doesn’t take long to build up speed. From then on, watch out! - Library Journal