Hardcover Book - 2021. Particularly well known for his series featuring protagonist ‘Detective Erlendur’, he continues to write this ongoing set of novels for his ever-increasing audience. He is best known for his Inspector Erlendur series. ), ( About the author Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavik on 28 January 1961, the son of fellow Icelandic writer; Indriði G Thorsteinsson. He won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave and is the only author to win the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel two years in a row, for Jar City and Silence of the Grave. ), The Shadow District: A Thriller (The Flovent and Thorson Thrillers Book 1), ( Top subscription boxes – right to your door, International Mystery & Crime (Kindle Store), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Darkness Knows. Arnaldur … In addition, he's still obsessed with the disappearance of his brother, who vanished without a trace when they were boys. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 381 Books range from Jane Austen to Jhumpa Lahiri. The Darkness Knows The Darkness Knows, Book by Arnaldur Indriðason, 1961-2.5 out of 5 stars. He worked at an Icelandic newspaper, first as a journalist and then for many years as a film reviewer. Genres range from historical fiction to YA and memoirs to Nordic Noir. Preloaded Digital Audio Player Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. And sometimes an unexplained death. ). But few people care. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. Help us improve our Author Pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Mass Market Paperback These are the best ones selected among thousands of others on the Internet. More by Arnaldur Indriðason See more. Explore books by Arnaldur Indridason with our selection at Waterstones.com. But his fate haunts Erlendur and drags him inexorably into the strange and dark underworld of the city.The writer whose work The New York Times describes as "having the sweep and consequence of epic story telling" has outdone himself in this multi-layered and masterful suspense story. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree." He won the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel for both Jar City and Silence of the Grave, and in 2005 Silence of the Grave also won the Crime Writers Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel of the year. Inspector Erlendur discovers that many years ago the victim was accused, but not convicted, of an unsolved crime, a rape. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. #ArnaldurIndridason #IcelandicLiterature #bookstagram #instabooks #nordicnoir @RvkLitFest. There’s a definite style to Icelandic crime writing. Soon, facts are emerging from the snow-filled darkness that are more chilling even than the Arctic night. Hypothermia will chill you to the bone. The Darkness Knows - Kindle edition by Indridason, Arnaldur. And there's the ghost of the detective's disastrous marriage, which, despite the pleas of his drug-addled daughter, he is unwilling to confront. Indriðason graduated with a degree in History from the University of Iceland in 1996. Please try your request again later. Arnaldur was born in Reykjavík on 28 January 1961, the son of writer Indriði G. Þorsteinsson.He graduated with a degree in history from the University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands) in 1996. He is only starting out, but he is already deeply involved in his work.The writer whose work The New York Times describes as "having the sweep and consequence of epic storytelling," has outdone himself in this multi-layered and masterful novel of suspense. , The Draining Lake: An Inspector Erlendur Novel, ( 136 —USA TodayArnaldur Indridason has proven himself to be a master of the mystery genre with his critically acclaimed Inspector Erlunder series, which has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. ), ( Arnaldur Indridason. Strange Shores is billed as the last in Arnuldur Indridason’s long-running Reykjavik series, a series which I’ve loved following ever since I discovered it in 2006 (you can read all my reviews here).. THE LOST A homeless man Erlendur knows is found drowned. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. . Until now.At the time, an extensive search and police investigation yielded no results—one of the missing man's business associates was briefly held in custody, but there wasn't enough evidence to charge him.Now the associate is arrested again and Konrad, the retired policeman who originally investigated the disappearance, is called back to reopen the case that has weighed on his mind for decades.When a woman approaches him with new information that she obtained from her deceased brother, progress can finally be made in solving this long-cold case. Translated from the Icelandic. Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in a captivating new series by Arnaldur Indridason, the "undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller." 365 There are ever-darker surprises, culminating in a finish that leaves one with a highly disturbing image.’ The hotel Santa has been stabbed, and Erlendur and his detective colleagues have no shortage of suspects between hotel staff and the international travelers staying for the holidays.But then a shocking secret surfaces. "—Harlan CobenThe preceding description of Arnaldur Indridason's crime novels is right on target—Indridason's beloved series detective Inspector Erlendur has captured the imaginations of suspense fiction readers all over the globe. The Darkness Knows. Soon, her investigation uncovers a twisted tale of double lives that may be connected to the unsolved disappearance of a young girl. -- The Guardian When a body is discovered in the icy depths of Langjokull glacier, a cold case from Konrad's past is reopened. The film of Jar City, now available on DVD from Blockbuster, was Iceland's entry for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, and the film of his next book, Silence of the Grave, is currently in production with the same director. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? As Erlendur reopens this very cold case, he follows a trail of unusual forensic evidence, uncovering secrets that are much larger than the murder of one old man.An international sensation, the Inspector Erlendur series has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Arnaldur Indridason took the international crime fiction scene by storm after winning England's CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. His latest book in the series, Strange Shores, was nominated for the 2014 Crime Writers of America Gold Dagger Award. One of the most haunting crime novels readers are likely to encounter this year or any other, this mystery set in Iceland belongs on the shelf of every serious reader of suspense fiction. He won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave and is the only author to win the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel two years in a row, for Jar City and Silence of the Grave. But ghosts are visiting him, both in the form of a séance attended by a dead woman and also in the reemerging puzzle of two young people who went missing 30 years ago. A sickening thud is heard as a man’s body falls from a high platform.Many years before, a schoolgirl went missing, and the world has forgotten her. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, This title is not currently available for purchase. Arnaldur Indriðason, Writer: Contraband. ), Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Icelandic author and writer of crime-fiction, Arnaldur Indridason is well known and equally well regarded for his unique brand of suspense, intrigue and realism as he makes influential waves within the thriller genre. It’s very straightforward, clear, and almost blunt. Published now in 26 countries around the world, Inspector Erlendur joins Maigret, Morse, Wallander, and a handful of other world-famous policemen who provide must-reading for suspense fans everywhere.In this latest puzzle Inspector Erlendur learns of the baffling story of Matthildur, a local woman who went missing years earlier on the night of a violent storm. 447 753 His thrillers have sold more than five million copies in over 25 countries around the world. Arnaldur Indriðason is an almost-legendary crime novelist from Iceland, and one of his novels, Jar City (also known as Tainted Blood and Mýrin in Iceland), was brought to film (as Jar City) back in 2006 and is now getting a remake for the U.S. Another film from the mind of Indriðason is … 223 It’s 1979. Erlendur is a newly promoted detective, and he is contending with a battered dead body, a rogue CIA operative, and America’s troublesome presence in Iceland. ), Strange Shores: An Inspector Erlendur Novel, ( Audible Audiobook "Indridason fills the void that remains after you've read Stieg Larsson's novels. 369 Please try again. Snowdrift (An Embla Nyström Investigation). In his spare time he investigates a cold case. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 204 Working nights, he discovers the city is full of car crashes, robberies, drinkers and fighters. Did the old man's past come back to haunt him? Arnaldur Indriðason is just about the best thing going now in procedural mysteries, with the bonus of exploring the unfamiliar Icelandic setting. Download Audiobooks written by Arnaldur Indriðason to your device. Arnaldur Indridason is an Icelandic novelist of crime fiction. Furðustrandir (Inspector Erlendur #11) by Arnaldur Indriðason Arnaldur Indridason took the international crime fiction scene by storm after winning England's CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave.Now, with the highly anticipated Voices, this world-class sensation treats American readers to … (I will not make any comments that may be spoilers) If Arnaldur were to see this site, I would like to give him a long round of applause, and thanks for creating a character who I have come to know … ARNALDUR INDRIÐASON has won many international prizes, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave.He is the only author to win the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel two years in a row, for Jar City and Silence of the Grave.He is an internationally bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than forty languages, and have sold over 12 million copies. The Darkness Knows (Book) : Arnaldur Indriðason, 1961- : Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in a captivating new series by Arnaldur Indridason, the undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller. ‘If you have ever doubted the appropriateness of the phrase “Nordic noir”, The Darkness will dispel any hesitation … in what way this happens (and how badly) is the strength of the book. The police’s attention is immediately drawn to the foreign soldiers who are on every street corner in the summer of 1941. It’s a crime that Konrad remembers, having grown up in the same neighborhood.A MISSING LINKWhy, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? Author: Arnaldur Indriðason Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, October 2006 Length: 279 pages ISBN: 0-312-34071-0 As he begins to ask questions about the fateful evening when Matthildur disappeared, Erlendur begins to suspect what may have also befallen his long-lost brother. ). The most detailed guides for Arnaldur Indriðason How To are provided in this page. THE LOST A homeless man Erlendur knows is found drowned. Select the department you want to search in. It must be a feature of the original language, because I’ve noticed it in the work of Arnaldur Indriðason and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, as well as Jónasson. "- USA Today on HypothermiaInspector Erlunder has spent his entire career struggling to evade the ghosts of his past. Perfect for the many devoted fans of this series as well as for the reader who's never visited Iceland through Indridason's books, Outrage will lead you down a trail of hidden violence, psychological brutality, and wrongs that may never fully be righted. An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer.THE PRESENTA 90-year-old man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Arnaldur Indridason, author of the Reykjavík Thrillers, was born in 1961. He lives in Iceland. Let's see is you Arnaldur Indridason. Erlendur has recently joined the police force as a young officer and immediately sinks into the darkness of Reykjavik's underworld. Buried in Secret (Sandhamn Murders Book 10), DOUBLE BLIND: The Icelandic Manuscript Murders, The Night of the Fire: A Mystery (Ann Lindell Mysteries Book 8), Ahead of the Game: A Scottish Murder Mystery (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers Book 10), The Menai Bridge Killings (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller Book 8), Storytellers: A gripping historical suspense novel of Iceland, Invisible Touch: A Scandinavian Dark Advent novel set in Greenland, ARNALDUR INDRIÐASON won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for. The clock is ticking to solve the case before a serial rapist strikes again. Now, with the highly anticipated Voices, this world-class sensation treats American readers to another extraordinary Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson thriller.The Christmas rush is at its peak in a grand Reykjavík hotel when Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson is called in to investigate a murder. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. "Now Iceland has its own Mankell." BoxA man is found murdered in a small apartment in Reykjavík, shot in the head with a pistol. Or are the forces that want him to stop investigating stronger than he is?Indridason's fans will race to discover the truth behind one of the most memorable endings in modern crime fiction. ), The Shadow Killer: A Thriller (The Flovent and Thorson Thrillers Book 2), ( , Reykjavik Nights: An Inspector Erlendur Novel (An Inspector Erlendur Series), ( His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting, and lyrical. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! New Adult Fiction Book. 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