No good deed goes unpunished, and sometimes they entangle you in murder. Arnaldur indridason has chosen the easiest and, often, the best solution. These are qualities that shine through in the novels he wrote about detective erlendur, which began with sons of dust in 1997 and concluded with strange shores in 2010 translated in 2014. A thrilling crime novel about old crimes and new consequences, this is the first in a new series by the worldwide bestseller arnaldur indridason. The dead miles away, a vast aircraft hangar rises behind the perimeter fence of the us military base. The ultimate guide to arnaldur indridason books and movies. Now, with the highly anticipated voices, this worldclass sensation treats american readers to another extraordinary inspector erlendur sveinsson thriller.
The title of this book is the crooked house an inspector erlendur novel and it was written by arnaldur indridason. Detective erlendur encounters memories of his troubled past in this gripping and awardwinning continuation of the reykjav k murder mysteries. If you like arnaldur indridason, try these authors. This one, though, is quite different from all the others. Slowly and skilfully, indridason builds the layers of the story, once again fusing elements of geography and landscape into the tortured lives and dark motivations of the characters he creates.
Arnaldur received his degree in history from the university of iceland, then worked as a journalist, freelance writer and film critic. Erlandur, the series dour lead character is absent in this one, leaving elinborg to front an investigation into a murder and potential date rape in the city. The author shines an intimate searching light on the seasoned, somewhat curmudgeon, erlendur, and a tragedy in his past that convinced him there. Though the ending is ambiguous, it does seem like final closure on a superb series which spans 11 books, with the final nine of them available. Arnaldur indridason weaves a second, set in the present.
All nonhazel micallef novels were written as michael redhill. Saving houdini is a standalone novel by michael redhill aka inger ash wolfe. A deeply compassionate story of old crimes and their consequences, the shadow district is the first in a thrilling new series by internationally bestselling author arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridason talks about the shadow district crime. Arnaldur indridason talks about the shadow district. A 90yearold man is found dead in his bed, smothered with a pillow. The shadow district the flovent and thorson thrillers. The icelandic writer arnaldur indridason is a quiet and thoughtful man, who has studied his own country, its history and its literature, in great detail.
Im giving it a weak four stars, as i didnt find it so compelling. The police decided to enter the flat, but rather than break down the door they called a locksmith, figuring that a few minutes either way were unlikely to make a difference. Presented by the british crime writers association, previous. Extract the shadow district by arnaldur indridason. Luckily, i was able to have a short email conversation with awardwinning icelandic crime writer, arnaldur indridason. Readalikes for arnaldur indridason if you like arnaldur. Jun 18, 2018 extract from the shadow district by arnaldur indridason. Explore books by arnaldur indridason with our selection at. A mesmerizing collection of playfully surreal stories from one of norways most celebrated writers.
I heard about this superb icelandic crime writer on flippism is the key, and immediately read all of his work. Arnaldur indridason on iceland july 9, 20 if its true what they say that landscape and climatic conditions shape the character and lifestyle of the inhabitants then the desolate icelandic backdrop described in the novels of arnaldur indridason is the perfect reflection of his taciturn, morose and solitary hero, di erlendur sveinsson. Strange shores is the seventh indridason book ive read. Recensie van onderstroom arnaldur indridason mpo books. Erlendur haraldsson first read about him in the 1960s, perhaps earlier. Nov 10, 2014 set in iceland, arnaldur indridasons awardwinning reykjavik murder mystery series features the enigmatic detective erlendur and his team. And now, silence of the grave, the next in this stunning series has won the coveted golden dagger award. Outrage is a classic crime novel, in the sense that it tells a story independent of modern technology and gimmicks. Alle boeken van arnaldur indridason in een overzicht met boekomslag, flaptekst en. The descriptions by indridason are once again fantastic, and like all icelandic authors i have read, indridason once again manages to create a tale full of melancholy and mystery. Whilst erlendur struggles to hold together the crumbling fragments of his own family, his case unearths many other tales of family pain. Set in iceland, arnaldur indridasons awardwinning reykjavik murder mystery series features the enigmatic detective erlendur and his team. He worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels.
So we have the early life of erlendur sveinsson, newly promoted detective, in reykjavik, circa 1980, with a. Frevelopfer outrage by arnaldur indridason nook book. Another deftly modulated murder puzzle from indridason hypothermia, 2010, etc. Subscribe to read more to find out about similar books. An icelandic detective and a member of the american military police are on the trail of a brutal killer. Translated with grave sensitivity by victoria cribb, the new novel is a prequel, set in 1974, when iceland was celebrating the 1,100th anniversary of its settlement a time when inspector. Arnaldur indridason, the son of a novelist, was born in 1961 and, after studying history at reykjavik university, took up journalism and film criticsm as a career. Buy silence of the grave by arnaldur indridason with free.
Nov 24, 2009 arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. Steam rises from the water and as it clears, a body is revealed in the ghostly light. Joel dicker was born in 1985 in geneva, switzerland, where he studied law. Slowly and skilfully, indridason builds the layers of the story, once. Onderstroom van arnaldur indridason boek en recensies hebban. Now, worldclass writing and nonstop action meet in this spellbinding pageturner, which catapults arnaldur indridason to the top ranks of international thriller writers. Indridason, arnaldur outrage translated by anna yates paperback. Arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. Jul 09, 20 arnaldur indridason on iceland july 9, 20 if its true what they say that landscape and climatic conditions shape the character and lifestyle of the inhabitants then the desolate icelandic backdrop described in the novels of arnaldur indridason is the perfect reflection of his taciturn, morose and solitary hero, di erlendur sveinsson.
Reykjavik detective sigurdur oli agrees reluctantly to help hermann, a colleague of his old friend patrekur and a victim of blackmail. Feb 01, 2012 the reykjavik murder mysteries by arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridasons excellent novel strange shores concluded with his main detective, erlendur, out in the mountains of eastern iceland contemplating his own death and that of his younger brother who was lost in a blizzard when they were children. Indridasons stories are highly atmospheric and at times very dark, often touching on serious issues within society. Or perhaps what i should say is that this book includes none of the interaction of the protagonist, erlendur, with his. In wartime reykjavik, a young woman is found strangled in a dangerous area known as the shadow district. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strange shores. Arnaldur indridason s most recent novel available in english, strange shores, is the most thoughtful, subtle and sympathetic portrait of reykjavik police inspector erlendur sveinsson i have read. The series has won numerous awards, including the nordic glass key and the cwa gold dagger. Few people are still alive who can tell the story, but even secrets taken to the grave cannot remain hidden forever. Mar 14, 2017 the icelandic writer arnaldur indridason is a quiet and thoughtful man, who has studied his own country, its history and its literature, in great detail. Voices isbn 9780099546627 pdf epub arnaldur indridason. The christmas rush is at its peak in a grand reykjavik hotel when inspector erlendur sveinsson.
He is best known for his inspector erlendur series. Lost classics also has contributions by michael ondaatje, esta spalding and linda spalding if you like inger ash wolfe books, youll love giles blunt. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the new. In silence of the grave, a corpse is found on a hill outside the city, and detective inspector erlendur sveinsson and his team think the body may have been buried for some years. An interview with arnaldur indridason mcnally robinson. Arnaldur indridason has proven himself to be a master of the mystery genre with his critically acclaimed inspector erlunder series, which has sold more than 6 million copies. Apr 19, 2015 translated with grave sensitivity by victoria cribb, the new novel is a prequel, set in 1974, when iceland was celebrating the 1,100th anniversary of its settlement a time when inspector. Arnaldur indridason continues the high quality reykjavik murder mysteries with this, the seventh title in the series. Former detective, konrad, finds newspaper cuttings in the dead mans house dating back to world war ii, and reporting on a crime that konrad remembers. Arnaldur indridason was born in reykjavik on january 8 1961.
This is an absolutely brilliant novel, easily his best yet, but you need to read the other novels in the series first to truly appreciate this gem. Arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur books in order. An inspector erlendur novel ebook written by arnaldur indridason. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Outside iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring erlendur and sigurdur oli, which are consistent bestsellers across europe. He joined the psychology department at the university of iceland in 1973 and, during his course on paranormal phenomena, he would regularly discuss indridason, icelands most prolific physical medium. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. While erlendur struggles to hold together the crumbling fragments of his own family, slowly but surely he finds out the truth about another unhappy family. He was a journalist at morgunbladid newspaper from 1981 1982 after which he became a freelance script writer. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the.
He spent childhood summers in new england, particularly in stonington and bar harbor, maine. Arnaldur indridason reykjavik, 1961 is historicus en schrijver. Born in 1961 in reykjavik, indridason pursued a degree in history from the university of iceland in 1996 and worked as a freelance writer before becoming a film critic for a local newspaper. Arnaldur indridason is an icelandic novelist of crime fiction. The shadow district ebook by arnaldur indridason rakuten kobo. From 1986 2001 he worked as a film critic for morgunbladid. With a lack of car chases, shootouts and other actionthriller plot devices, indridason crafts altogether more thoughtful and realistic storylines. Arnaldur indridason is an icelandic writer of crime fiction. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Outside iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring erlendur and sigurdur oli. Rohypnol en een paarse sjaal door maarten moll na vijftig paginas lezen in. He published his first novel at the age of 34 and since then he has gained widespread acclaim, is now one of the foremost contemporary novelists in iceland and has won. The first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide bestseller arnaldur indridason. The publisher blurb doesnt quite do justice to the depth of the writing, but here it is anyway.