Strange shores by arnaldur indridason overdrive rakuten. Arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. 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. He graduated with a degree in history from the university of iceland haskoli islands in 1996. This one, though, is quite different from all the others. May 11, 2018 i also hope that arnaldur can write followups to strange shores with erlendur returning from the east. Buy strange shores reykjavik murder mysteries 9 by indridason, arnaldur isbn. No matter what they publish, i automatically buy it. 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. 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. Arnaldur indridason is already an international literary phenomand its easy to see why. The ultimate guide to arnaldur indridason books and movies. That novel would be adapted to film by baltasar kormakur in 2006. Erlendur sveinsson is a detective in reykjavik, iceland and works alongside elinborg and sigurdur oli.
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. Written by arnaldur indridason, translated by victoria cribb sad news for fans of icelands arnaldur indridason. The author arnaldur indridason is crime fiction writer whose books are published in 26 different countries and in 21 different languages. Arnaldur, please tell us about your new book strange shores. Order of inspector erlendur books inspector erlunder is the protagonist in a series of crime fiction novels by icelandic novelist arnaldur indridason. Now, his beloved protagonist inspector erlendur is back strange shores, a thrilling and beautifullywritten mystery that begins when a young woman disappears from. Detective erlendur returns for the last time a young woman walks into the frozen fjords of iceland, never to be seen again. Harlan cobenthe preceding description of arnaldur indridasons crime novels is right on targetindridaso. Below is a list of arnaldur indridasons inspector erlunder books in order of when they were first published in their english language editions. Strange shores was nominated for the 2014 cwa gold dagger award. Murder in reykjavik by arnaldur indridason at indigo.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Arnaldur indridason crime novels are better than travel guides 7 books that show why fiction is the travelers best companion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading strange shores. Although strange shores wrapped up the original series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read strange shores. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the new. It did seem as though strange shores was the final story in the erlendur timeline but you never know. Oct 26, 2011 download audiobooks by arnaldur indridason at and save.
Indridasons latest novel illustrates the qualities that make his books so deeply pleasurable. 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. He is looking for matthildur but also for a longlost. He sets up camp at his farm where he lived as a child, in the east fjords. 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. An icelandic police detective probes a decadesold disappearance that resonates with a haunting incident from his own past. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its a story about erlendur setting out to face his past.
Discount prices on books by arnaldur indridason, including titles like the shadow killer the flovent and thorson thrillers. The series is currently ongoing, with a new novel being published annually. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is best known for his inspector erlendur series. We caught up with arnaldur to ask him some questions about his new book strange shores, iceland and what makes a great detective. Detective erlendur went back to urdarklettur near the fjords to investigate the disappearance of matthildur. I just finished strange shores and was looking to share my thoughts when i saw these responses. Strange shores is the last in the series featuring detective erlendur. Jar city is the first book by arnaldur indridason that i have read. 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. The crimes he writes about arent particularly gruesome. Arnaldur received his degree in history from the university of iceland, then worked as a journalist, freelance writer and film critic. Set in iceland, arnaldur indridasons awardwinning reykjavik murder mystery series features the enigmatic detective erlendur and his team. Arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur books in order.
The series of novel revolves around the country iceland which is full of drug addicts and violent fellows. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. Created by icelandic author arnaldur indridason pictured above, detective erlendur is as enigmatic as they come. It is an erlendur novel, yes, but i dont know if its a young erlendur or a followon to strange shores. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download or stream strange shores by arnaldur indridason.
Strange shores by arnaldur indridason, victoria cribb. Arnaldur indridason is an icelandic novelist of crime fiction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Indridasons stories are highly atmospheric and at times very dark, often touching on serious issues within society. Now, his beloved protagonist inspector erlendur is back strange shor. He worked as a journalist for the newspaper morgunbla. The draining lake by arnaldur indridason overdrive rakuten.
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. Oblivion is coming out 9 july in the uk, so you may have to wait a bit longer in the us. Download audiobooks by arnaldur indridason at and save. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting, and lyrical. Indridason s quiet authority and moody prose are beautifully at play in erlendurs 11th case reykjavik nights, 2015, etc. But matthildur leaves in her wake rumours of lies, betrayal and revenge. Download now arnaldur indridason is already an international. The author shines an intimate searching light on the seasoned, somewhat curmudgeon, erlendur, and a tragedy in his past that convinced him there. Erlendur is still searching for his younger brother. His villains arent excessively violent, nor are his victims. Decades later, somewhere in the same wilderness, detective erlendur is on the hunt.
Born on 28 january 1961, indridason started as a journalist before venturing into critiquing films for morgunblai and eventually writing books. 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. Arnaldur indridason books list of books by arnaldur indridason. Listen to reykjavik nights by arnaldur indridason at. An inspector erlendur novel kindle edition by indridason, arnaldur. Nicholas wroe interviews arnaldur indridason, whose macabre thrillers, starring his gloomy scandinavian inspector erlendur, are not only hugely.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Read the shadow district by arnaldur indridason available from rakuten kobo. Longlisted for the cwa international dagger 2018 the first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide b. 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. 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. That said, im not sure that arnaldur indridason is particularly good at writing a female lead. Arnaldur was born in reykjavik on 8 january 1961, the son of writer indri. 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. Arnaldur indridason took the international crime fiction scene by storm after winning englands cwa gold dagger award for silence of the grave. Strange shores arnaldur indridason a missing woman.
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. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo. Strange shores is book 11 in the reykjavik murder mystery series by arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridasons reykjavik nights, and more the. Read strange shores online, read in mobile or kindle. Arnaldur indridason picador picador arnaldur indridason is already an international literary phenomand its easy to see why. When examining icelandic noir, its impossible to ignore arnaldur indridason books and the contribution he has made to the genre.
Also, detective erlendur hoping during his investigation into matthildur disappearance that he will find closure on his missing brother bergur who disappeared while he was a child. Listen to reykjavik nights audiobook by arnaldur indridason. An inspector erlendur novel ebook written by arnaldur indridason. Arnaldur indridason books and biography waterstones. His exploits have captivated fans through 11 novels, of which nine have been translated into english. Apr 19, 2015 arnaldur indridason isnt like other authors of nordic crime fiction. 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. 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. To date, ten of the books in indridasons detective series have been translated into english. Download strange shores audiobook by arnaldur indridason. Published now in 26 countries around the world, inspector erlendur joins maigret, morse, wallander. It was sorta fun to read place names that were somewhat familiar. Strange shores san antonio public library overdrive.
Inspector erlendur is the protagonist of this novel series written by the author arnaldur indridason. His books have since sold over million copies worldwide. 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. Explore books by arnaldur indridason with our selection at. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Arnaldur indridason is an iceland writer who specializes in the crime fiction genre. The draining lake by arnaldur indridason overdrive. Strange shores ebook written by arnaldur indridason. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. A guide to arnaldur indridasons detective erlendur crime. Arnaldur indridason author arnaldur indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels.
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