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Indridason, Arnaldur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0307357813 ISBN 13: 9780307357816

Publisher: Random House of Canada Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

The latest installment in the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger Award–winning Reykjavik Murder Mystery series.

One cold autumn night, a woman is found hanging from a beam in her summer cottage. At first sight it appears to be a straightforward case of suicide; the woman, María, had never recovered from the loss of her mother two years earlier and had a history of depression. But when Karen, the friend who found her body, approaches Erlendur and gives him the tape of a séance that María had attended, his curiosity is aroused.

Driven by a need to find answers, Erlendur embarks on an unofficial investigation to find out why the woman’s life ended in such an abrupt and tragic manner. At the same time, he is haunted by the unresolved cases of two young people who went missing thirty years before, and, inevitably, his discoveries raise ghosts from his own past.

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Review:

A "Sunday Times" Crime Novel of the Year

"If you haven't already discovered this superb series set in Reykjavik, this is the book to begin with.... Indrioason is one of the best of the new European authors coming into English, right up there with Henning Mankell and Karen Fossum."
-- "The Globe and Mail
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"Indrioason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace."
"-- The Independent

""A blood-chilling reflection on the good and bad sides of human nature."
"-- The Sunday Times

""The descriptions of Iceland's stunning crystalline landscape are lyrical and the overall storyline thoughtful and original."
"-- Daily Mail"
"From the Hardcover edition."

Unanimous Acclaim for Arnaldur Indridason and the Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson series
"The best new series I've read this year. Arnaldur Indridason is already an international literary phenom---and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. I can't wait for the next."
- Harlan Coben on "Silence of the Grave
""Arnaldur Indridason is a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent."
- John Lescroart on "Jar"" City
""A commanding new voice . . . puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction."
- Marilyn Stasio, "The New York Times Book Review" on "Silence of the Grave
""No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree."
- C.J. Box, Anthony Award winning author of "Blue Heaven" on "Jar"" City
""Excellent . . . compelling . . . the denouement of this astonishingly vivid and subtle novel is unexpec

"A remarkable series."--"The New York Times Book Review
""Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels."--"USA Today
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"A superb series . . . expertly handled."--"Chicago Sun-Times
""Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?"--"Newsday
""Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better."--Joe Queenan, "Los Angeles Times
""Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace."--"The Independent" (London)
"Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading."--"The Oklahoman
"Praise for the Inspector Erlendur series:
"The best new series I've read this year. Arnaldur Indridason is already an international literary phenom--and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. I can't wait for the next."--Harlan Coben"
""Arnaldur Indridason is a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent."--John Lescroart"
""No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree."--C.J. Box, Anthony Award winning author of "Blue Heaven""
""Excellent . . . compelling . . . the denouement of this astonishingly vivid and subtle novel is unexpected and immensely satisfying."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)"
""Classic mystery fiction, both compassionate and thrilling. Indridason is one of the brightest stars in the the genre's dark skies."--John Connolly"
""Remarkable . . . another top-notch story from Indridason, its lyrical melancholy matched by the depth of its characterizations."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)
"Dark, haunting . . . touched me in a way that few mystery novels do."--Hallie Ephron, "The Boston Globe""
""A wonderfully storyteller. It's impossible to put the book down once you begin reading."--"The Globe and Mail""
""Fans of mystery in general and Henning Mankell and Karin Fossum can only exult."--"Library Journal" (starred review)
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""Indridason has definitely vaulted onto the A-list of Scandinavian crime authors."--"Booklist"

A remarkable series. "The New York Times Book Review"

Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels. "USA Today"

A superb series . . . expertly handled. "Chicago Sun-Times"

Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'? "Newsday"

Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better. "Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times"

Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace. "The Independent (London)"

Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading. "The Oklahoman""

A remarkable series. The New York Times Book Review

Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels. USA Today

A superb series . . . expertly handled. Chicago Sun-Times

Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'? Newsday

Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better. Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times

Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace. The Independent (London)

Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading. The Oklahoman

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"A remarkable series." --The New York Times Book Review

"Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels." --USA Today

"A superb series . . . expertly handled." --Chicago Sun-Times

"Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?" --Newsday

"Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better." --Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times

"Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace." --The Independent (London)

"Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading." --The Oklahoman

Book Description:

The latest thrilling instalment in Indridason's CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Reykjavik Murder Mystery series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House of Canada Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0307357813
• ISBN 13: 9780307357816
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 314