Reviews
Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?, Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better., "A remarkable series." -- The New York Times Book Review "Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels." -- USA Today "A superb series . . . expertly handled." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?" -- Newsday "Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better." -- Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times "Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace." -- The Independent (London) "Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading." -- The Oklahoman, Unanimous Acclaim for Arnaldur Indridason and the Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson series "The best new series I've read this year. Arnaldur Indridason is already an international literary phenom---and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. I can't wait for the next." - Harlan Coben on Silence of the Grave "Arnaldur Indridason is a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent." - John Lescroart on Jar City "A commanding new voice . . . puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction." - Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review on Silence of the Grave "No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree." - C.J. Box, Anthony Award winning author of Blue Heaven on Jar City "Excellent . . . compelling . . . the denouement of this astonishingly vivid and subtle novel is unexpected and immensely satisfying." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Silence of the Grave "Classic mystery fiction, both compassionate and thrilling. Indridason is one of the brightest stars in the the genre's dark skies." - John Connolly on Jar City "Remarkable . . . another top-notch story from Indridason, its lyrical melancholy matched by the depth of its characterizations." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Voices "Reminiscent of Simenon." - Reginald Hill on Jar City "Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better." - Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times "Dark, haunting . . . touched me in a way that few mystery novels do." - Hallie Ephron, The Boston Globe on Jar City "A wonderfully storyteller. It's impossible to put the book down once you begin reading." - The Globe and Mail on Voices "Fans of mystery in general and Henning Mankell and Karin Fossum can only exult." - Library Journal (starred review) on Jar City "Indridason has definitely vaulted onto the A-list of Scandinavian crime authors." - Booklist on Silence of the Grave, "A remarkable series."- The New York Times Book Review "Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels."- USA Today "A superb series . . . expertly handled."- Chicago Sun-Times "Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?"- Newsday "Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better."-Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times "Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace."- The Independent (London) "Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading."- The Oklahoman Praise for the Inspector Erlendur series: "The best new series I've read this year. Arnaldur Indridason is already an international literary phenom-and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. I can't wait for the next."-Harlan Coben "Arnaldur Indridason is a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent."-John Lescroart "No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree."-C.J. Box, Anthony Award winning author of Blue Heaven "Excellent . . . compelling . . . the denouement of this astonishingly vivid and subtle novel is unexpected and immensely satisfying."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Classic mystery fiction, both compassionate and thrilling. Indridason is one of the brightest stars in the the genre's dark skies."-John Connolly "Remarkable . . . another top-notch story from Indridason, its lyrical melancholy matched by the depth of its characterizations."- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Dark, haunting . . . touched me in a way that few mystery novels do."-Hallie Ephron, The Boston Globe "A wonderfully storyteller. It's impossible to put the book down once you begin reading."- The Globe and Mail "Fans of mystery in general and Henning Mankell and Karin Fossum can only exult."- Library Journal (starred review) "Indridason has definitely vaulted onto the A-list of Scandinavian crime authors."- Booklist
Synopsis
Inspector Erlunder has spent his career evading the phantoms of his past, and now he finds himself twice haunted--first, at a s ance attended by the victim of a suspicious suicide, and again by the puzzle of two young people who went missing thirty years ago. There's also the ghost of the detective's disastrous marriage--which, despite the pleas of his drug-addled daughter, Erlendur refuses to confront. And there's his lingering obsession with the case of his beloved younger brother, who vanished without a trace when they were boys. Erlendur can run from his ghosts for only so long, and when they finally catch up with him, he is forced to face the devastating truth of his tormented past. A brilliant novel of suspense from Iceland's frigid shores, Hypothermia is Scandinavian crime fiction at its best., Inspector Erlunder has spent his career evading the phantoms of his past, and now he finds himself twice haunted--first, at a séance attended by the victim of a suspicious suicide, and again by the puzzle of two young people who went missing thirty years ago. There's also the ghost of the detective's disastrous marriage--which, despite the pleas of his drug-addled daughter, Erlendur refuses to confront. And there's his lingering obsession with the case of his beloved younger brother, who vanished without a trace when they were boys. Erlendur can run from his ghosts for only so long, and when they finally catch up with him, he is forced to face the devastating truth of his tormented past. A brilliant novel of suspense from Iceland's frigid shores, Hypothermia is Scandinavian crime fiction at its best.
