The Shadow District - Hardcover

Praise for The Shadow District

"There's always a solid sense of history in Arnaldur Indridason's moody Icelandic mysteries. With his usual delicate touch, Indridason weaves in just enough folklore to remind us that a nation can never live down its legends."--New York Times Book Review

"The intertwining stories will keep readers engaged until the book's unexpected ending; also absorbing are Indridason's characters, who make wartime and today's Iceland come to life. The dialogue rings true and impart a forthright yet gentle tone that matches the harsh but dreamy landscape, which is lovingly described."--Booklist

"With minimalist prose, Indridason skillfully weaves the present-day murder with the past in this classic whodunit that ends with a satisfying and logical resolution."--Kirkus Reviews

"Outstanding series launch...Indridason provides a great window into Icelandic culture as he explores his recurring themes of greed and abuse of power."--Publishers Weekly (starred)

"A welcome addition from a master of the genre."--Library Journal (starred)

"Terrific...the deftly spun Shadow District leaves us eager to read the next installment in the series."--Chicago Tribune

"Gripping and deeply satisfying."--Seattle Times

"A surprisingly empathetic mystery. Fans of Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbo will love Arnaldur Indridason."--Shelf Awareness

"The steady progression of unearthing clues and witnesses to the mysteries is so riveting...readers will not find the story lacking in any way."--Mystery Scene

"Riveting, in [Arnaldur's] distinctive style, and highly recommended."--CrimeSpree Magazine

"The Shadow District is a seductively menacing thriller by Arnaldur Indridason. It's a thrilling and emotionally devastating novel that you will try to finish in one sitting."--The Washington Book Review

"The Shadow District is [Arnaldur's] first in a new series, and it's a terrific beginning. As always the author's characters and plot are believable and engrossing, and the glimpses into Icelandic history are an added plus."--Marilyn's Mystery Reads

Praise for Arnaldur Indridason:

"Indridason is an international literary phenom. I can't wait for the next." --Harlan Coben

"Puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

"Iceland's Indridason is a master of the hard-edged realist psychological thriller, anchoring his stories in the dark side of contemporary Icelandic life." --Men's Journal

"Classic mystery fiction, both compassionate and thrilling. Indridason is one of the brightest stars in the genre's dark skies." --John Connolly

"Like his protagonist, Indridason is calm, methodical and unassuming. With Reykjavik's nights as a backdrop, what starts out as a modest tale of an unfortunate death develops into a deeply involving tale of chronic neglect, drug addiction, spousal abuse and the unsavory nature of fate." --Chicago Tribune, Crime Fiction Roundup

"Indridason and Stieg Larsson have produced two of the best crime novels of the year." --The Independent(UK)

"Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better." --Joe Queenan, Los Angeles Times