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Strange Shores: Murder in Reykjavik
Arnaldur Indridason
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Description for Strange Shores: Murder in Reykjavik
Paperback. A young woman walks into the frozen fjords of Iceland, never to be seen again. Decades later, somewhere in the same wilderness, Detective Erlendur is on the hunt. He is looking for Matthildur but also for a long-lost brother, whose disappearance in a snow-storm when they were children has coloured his entire life. He is looking for answers. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FF; FH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
A missing woman. A missing boy. Detective Erlendur returns - for the last time
A young woman walks into the frozen fjords of Iceland, never to be seen again. But Matthildur leaves in her wake rumours of lies, betrayal and revenge.
Decades later, somewhere in the same wilderness, Detective Erlendur is on the hunt. He is looking for Matthildur but also for a long-lost brother, whose disappearance in a snow-storm when they were children has coloured his entire life. He is looking for answers.
Slowly, the past begins to surrender its secrets. But as Erlendur uncovers a story about the limits of human endurance, he realises that many people would prefer their crimes to stay buried.
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099563341
SKU
V9780099563341
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About Arnaldur Indridason
Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur Óli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger. The Shadow District – the first book in the Reykjavík Wartime Mystery series – won the Premio RBA de Novela Negra, the world’s most lucrative crime fiction prize.
Reviews for Strange Shores: Murder in Reykjavik
The king of Icelandic crime fiction is not resting on his laurels, as the valedictory Strange Shores proves... An elegiac but compelling last bow
Financial Times
Be warned: if you've ever spent time with this marvellous Scandi crime character, you'll be hard pressed to hold back a tear
Metro
One of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation
Sunday Times
As ever, Indridason’s writing combines a keen sense of place with an astringent investigation of the human psyche
Radio Times
A fascinating story and the resolution of Mattildur's disappearance feels authentic and believable. Readers who like retribution in their crime novels may find Erlunder's balanced, free-from-judgemental approach difficult to comprehend, but to me this was one of the most appealing aspects of the novel… I couldn't think of a more perfect way to say goodbye to one of my favourite fictional characters
Reading Matters
Tragic and compelling
Joan Smith
Sunday Times
Thoroughly absorbing
Vince Cable
New Statesman
Arnaldur Indridason is one of the greats of modern crime fiction… Tragic and compelling
Joan Smith
Sunday Times
An international literary phenomenon - and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical
Harlan Coben Black Skies is one of, if not the best, of Indridason's books
Michael Carlson
Crime Time
Financial Times
Be warned: if you've ever spent time with this marvellous Scandi crime character, you'll be hard pressed to hold back a tear
Metro
One of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation
Sunday Times
As ever, Indridason’s writing combines a keen sense of place with an astringent investigation of the human psyche
Radio Times
A fascinating story and the resolution of Mattildur's disappearance feels authentic and believable. Readers who like retribution in their crime novels may find Erlunder's balanced, free-from-judgemental approach difficult to comprehend, but to me this was one of the most appealing aspects of the novel… I couldn't think of a more perfect way to say goodbye to one of my favourite fictional characters
Reading Matters
Tragic and compelling
Joan Smith
Sunday Times
Thoroughly absorbing
Vince Cable
New Statesman
Arnaldur Indridason is one of the greats of modern crime fiction… Tragic and compelling
Joan Smith
Sunday Times
An international literary phenomenon - and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical
Harlan Coben Black Skies is one of, if not the best, of Indridason's books
Michael Carlson
Crime Time