Can you recommend some best selling Scandinavian crime novels?

One of the best is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot full of mystery and engaging characters.

Sure. 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is a must - read. It's a dark and suspenseful story centered around a serial killer who leaves snowmen at the crime scenes. The atmosphere is chilling, and the mystery keeps you hooked until the end.

I'd recommend 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It's a great starting point as it has a really engaging plot. It's about a serial killer who leaves a snowman at the crime scenes. The main character, Harry Hole, is easy to follow and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The unique settings play a big role. The cold, often desolate landscapes of Scandinavia add an extra layer of atmosphere to the stories.

One of the best is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot filled with mystery and a very unique protagonist. The story involves a journalist and a hacker as they dig into a decades - old disappearance case.

Jo Nesbø's 'Harry Hole' series is highly regarded. Harry Hole is an alcoholic and troubled detective in Oslo. Nesbø's writing is engaging, and the stories are full of twists and turns, taking the reader on a thrilling journey through the Norwegian crime underworld.

Then there's 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. His writing style is unique, with hard - boiled detective stories. In this novel, the detective Marlowe is on a case full of mystery, corruption, and danger, and Chandler's descriptions of the seedy underbelly of society add to the overall atmosphere of the crime story.

One of the latest Scandinavian crime novels is 'The Girl in the Eagle's Talons' by David Lagercrantz. It continues the Millennium series. Another is 'The Chestnut Man' by Søren Sveistrup, which has a really gripping and dark plot.

Stieg Larsson is definitely one of the best. His 'Millennium' series, starting with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', is world - famous. Then there's Henning Mankell. His Inspector Wallander series is very popular and has been adapted for TV. Another great author is Jo Nesbø. His 'Harry Hole' series has a huge following.

I would also recommend 'Before the Frost' by Henning Mankell. It's a bit different as it focuses on a young girl who has a special gift. The story is set against the backdrop of a small Swedish town and has all the elements of a great crime novel - mystery, drama, and complex characters.