Arnaldur indridason took the international crime fiction scene by storm after winning englands cwa gold dagger award for silence of the grave. Detective erlendur returns for the last time a young woman walks into the frozen fjords of iceland, never to be seen again. Outside iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring erlendur and sigurdur. Now, with the highly anticipated voices, this worldclass sensation treats american readers to another extraordinary inspector erlendur sveinsson thriller. Inspector erlendur ventures to urdarklettur, near the remote fjords of his country, to investigate the probable murder of matthildur, a young woman whose disappearance several decades earlier was at first clouded by a contemporary tragedy involving some british sailors. We caught up with arnaldur to ask him some questions about his new book strange shores, iceland and what makes a great detective. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the. Murder in reykjavik by arnaldur indridason at indigo. The author shines an intimate searching light on the seasoned, somewhat curmudgeon, erlendur, and a tragedy in his past that convinced him there. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strange shores.
Arnaldur indridasons 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. It did seem as though strange shores was the final story in the erlendur timeline but you never know. Created by icelandic author arnaldur indridason pictured above, detective erlendur is as enigmatic as they come. Arnaldur, please tell us about your new book strange shores. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read strange shores online, read in mobile or kindle. Written by arnaldur indridason, translated by victoria cribb sad news for fans of icelands arnaldur indridason. Apr 19, 2015 arnaldur indridason isnt like other authors of nordic crime fiction. An inspector erlendur novel ebook written by arnaldur indridason.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I just finished strange shores and was looking to share my thoughts when i saw these responses. Order of inspector erlendur books inspector erlunder is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by icelandic novelist arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur books in order.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Indridasons latest novel illustrates the qualities that make his books so deeply pleasurable. Indridasons stories are highly atmospheric and at times very dark, often touching on serious issues within society. Download audiobooks by arnaldur indridason at and save. The film of jar city was icelands entry for the academy award for best foreign film, and the film silence of the grave is in production with the same director. Download strange shores audiobook by arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridason books and biography waterstones. In a world of the pattersons who churn out new books telling similar stories seemingly every 56 months, what a pleasure to have discovered this series by indridason. Arnaldur was born in reykjavik on 8 january 1961, the son of writer indri. One crime novel for every country in the world cup a mystery lovers guide to the worlds greatest sporting event. Indridason s quiet authority and moody prose are beautifully at play in erlendurs 11th case reykjavik nights, 2015, etc. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Strange shores was nominated for the 2014 cwa gold dagger award. Buy strange shores reykjavik murder mysteries 9 by indridason, arnaldur isbn.
May 11, 2018 i also hope that arnaldur can write followups to strange shores with erlendur returning from the east. That novel would be adapted to film by baltasar kormakur in 2006. This one, though, is quite different from all the others. Ason 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. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the new. Arnaldur indridason, whom the sunday times calls one of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation, has thrilled readers around the world with his series set in reykjavik. Decades later, somewhere in the same wilderness, detective erlendur is on the hunt. 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. Explore books by arnaldur indridason with our selection at.
Erlendur sveinsson is a detective in reykjavik, iceland and works alongside elinborg and sigurdur oli. Strange shores by arnaldur indridason, victoria cribb. An inspector erlendur novel kindle edition by indridason, arnaldur. Harlan cobenthe preceding description of arnaldur indridasons crime novels is right on targetindridaso. Detective erlendur went back to urdarklettur near the fjords to investigate the disappearance of matthildur. Longlisted for the cwa international dagger 2018 the first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide b. Aug 11, 20 we caught up with arnaldur to ask him some questions about his new book strange shores, iceland and what makes a great detective. Oblivion is coming out 9 july in the uk, so you may have to wait a bit longer in the us.
He graduated with a degree in history from the university of iceland haskoli islands in 1996. Set in iceland, arnaldur indridasons awardwinning reykjavik murder mystery series features the enigmatic detective erlendur and his team. A guide to arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur crime. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting, and lyrical. He sets up camp at his farm where he lived as a child, in the east fjords.
Although strange shores wrapped up the original series. Jar city 20002004, silence of the grave 20022005, voices 20032006, the draining lake 20042007, arctic chill 20052009, hypothermia 20072009, outrage 20082011, black skies 20092012, strange shores 20102012 inspector erlendur. His villains arent excessively violent, nor are his victims. Strange shores is the last in the series featuring detective erlendur. Now, his beloved protagonist inspector erlendur is back strange shor. The author arnaldur indridason is crime fiction writer whose books are published in 26 different countries and in 21 different languages. Arnaldur received his degree in history from the university of iceland, then worked as a journalist, freelance writer and film critic. Read the shadow district by arnaldur indridason available from rakuten kobo. A guide to arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading strange shores.
But matthildur leaves in her wake rumours of lies, betrayal and revenge. Born on 28 january 1961, indridason started as a journalist before venturing into critiquing films for morgunblai and eventually writing books. I was mostly interested reading it because its set in reykjavik, and i visited there this year for a week to celebrate my birthday. Strange shores is the seventh indridason book ive read. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. It is an erlendur novel, yes, but i dont know if its a young erlendur or a followon to strange shores. His books have since sold over million copies worldwide. Listen to reykjavik nights audiobook by arnaldur indridason. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo. Arnaldur indridason 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. Now, his beloved protagonist inspector erlendur is back strange shores, a thrilling and beautifullywritten mystery that begins when a young woman disappears from.
Oct 26, 2011 download audiobooks by arnaldur indridason at and save. When examining icelandic noir, its impossible to ignore arnaldur indridason books and the contribution he has made to the genre. He is looking for matthildur but also for a longlost. Arnaldur indridason picador picador arnaldur indridason is already an international literary phenomand its easy to see why. Strange shores is book 11 in the reykjavik murder mystery series by arnaldur indridason. No matter what they publish, i automatically buy it. Arnaldur indridason author arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. It was sorta fun to read place names that were somewhat familiar.
To date, ten of the books in indridasons detective series have been translated into english. Listen to reykjavik nights by arnaldur indridason at. An icelandic police detective probes a decadesold disappearance that resonates with a haunting incident from his own past. Published now in 26 countries around the world, inspector erlendur joins maigret, morse, wallander.
Do not mistake the forestory about a missing wife in the same small town area where erlendur had spent most of his childhood as the main story. Download or stream strange shores by arnaldur indridason. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Strange shores arnaldur indridason a missing woman. Its a story about erlendur setting out to face his past. 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 and love. Arnaldur indridason is already an international literary phenomand its easy to see why. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Jar city is the first book by arnaldur indridason that i have read. Nicholas wroe interviews arnaldur indridason, whose macabre thrillers, starring his gloomy scandinavian inspector erlendur, are not only hugely. Strange shores by arnaldur indridason overdrive rakuten. 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. Aug 15, 20 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 draining lake by arnaldur indridason overdrive rakuten.
Below is a list of arnaldur indridasons inspector erlunder books in order of when they were first published in their english language editions. Arnaldur indridason books list of books by arnaldur indridason. Discount prices on books by arnaldur indridason, including titles like the shadow killer the flovent and thorson thrillers. Strange shores ebook written by arnaldur indridason. The draining lake by arnaldur indridason overdrive. Arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. The crimes he writes about arent particularly gruesome. Erlendur is still searching for his younger brother.
His books have since sold over 12 million copies worldwide. He is best known for his inspector erlendur series. The series of novel revolves around the country iceland which is full of drug addicts and violent fellows. The ultimate guide to arnaldur indridason books and movies. The preceding description of arnaldur indridasons crime novels is right on targetindridasons beloved series detective inspector erlendur has captured the imaginations of suspense fiction readers all over the globe. Arnaldur indridason crime novels are better than travel guides 7 books that show why fiction is the travelers best companion. The series is currently ongoing, with a new novel being published annually. Strange shores san antonio public library overdrive. Arnaldur indridason is an iceland writer who specializes in the crime fiction genre. Arnaldur indridason is an icelandic novelist of crime fiction. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
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