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"Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson."
--Daily Telegraph
"Iceland's crime queen."
--The Scotsman
"Engaging, fresh, and exciting."
--James Patterson
Yrsa Sigurdardóttir is widely regarded around the world as one of the best Nordic crime writers working today. Yrsa's previous book in the series, Ashes to Dust, also…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Day Is Dark as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I really enjoy books where the central character is someone who is unused to solving crimes. In this case, the heroine, Thora, is a lawyer hired to investigate a project on the northeast coast of Greenland.
I loved the remoteness of the setting and how its very isolation puts the investigating team in a difficult position. I found the strange folklore and beliefs of the local inhabitants fascinating, especially the tales of creatures known as Tupilaqs, which add an uncanny layer to the story.
From Colin's list on murder mysteries with unusual amateur sleuths.
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