Swedish Debut Novel Destined to be Blockbuster

Strindberg's Star, the debut novel of Swedish reporter Jan Wallentin is set to be a big success in Sweden - and internationally. The foreign rights in 12 countries have already been sold, and Wallentin is being compared to Dan Brown of The Da Vinci Code fame.

The plot involves the discovery of a map showing the way deep into the earth and the adventures that ensue as characters find out about the discovery. Although still in the final stages of being polished and fact-checked, the novel has already garnered a huge amount of attention.

Countries publishing the book so far include Brazil, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the U.S.

Bonnier Group Agency, which negotiated the sales, is also in negotiations with publishers in Greece. Film rights are expected to follow as well.

"The international response has been absolutely fantastic and the total advance sum is record breaking as well!" says Jenny Thor, CEO for Bonnier Group Agency.