“Patriots is intense, nightmarish suspense on an international level”
Øyvind Helgesen, Nettavisen 5/6 stars

“Good golly, what a crime novel … do we have this year’s Riverton Prize winner? … Johnsrud is Norway’s answer to Tom Clancy, and this is Johnsrud’s best. I can’t believe that it’s possible to write this jawdroppingly well … succeeds on every level”
Simen Ingemundsen, Randaberg 24, 6/6 stars

“The Best Norwegian Thriller of the Year. These are strong words to utter, but I believe Ingar Johnsrud has not only surpassed his own body of work with the thriller Patriots –  he has also penned what must be the best Norwegian political thriller of the last ten years … a thoroughly crafted, intense, exciting, and engaging work. It deserves a standing ovation! […] Patriots embodies what we commonly call a political thriller, a thriller where power struggles, intrigue, scandals, and skullduggery in the corridors of power go hand in hand with the thrilling elements where something crucial, terrifying, and serious is at stake. The clock is ticking, and the heroes must race against time to prevent a catastrophe. In my eyes, Patriots excels in all of these aspects. […] What tips the book from five to six stars is the character development. With the exception of Carmichael, there isn’t a single caricatured stereotype here. The characters are not flawless; they have soul, vitality, and lived lives. The politicians are not just cynical power players or well-meaning idealists who want only good things. They are both. Even the neo-Nazis in the caravan and the mastermind behind the terror are humanized.”
Geir Tangen (author of Requiem), Krimlitteratur.com, 6/6 stars

“A highly entertaining and nearly perfect thriller novel of international caliber. A dazzling novel.”
Heartart (blog)