A young woman, an asylum seeker from Russia, is found murdered on the seaweed-covered rocks of the Vatnsleysuströnd in Iceland. eBook bestellen. Already known around the world for his modern … I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. Just could not root for him and thought him exceptionally dim. I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. I have read all of Ragnar Jonasson's books. - Kirkus Divided House (The Dark Yorkshire Crime Thrillers Book 1), Dead End Girl: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (Violet Darger Book 1), What Lies Beneath (Rutland crime series Book 1). "[I] was gripped from the start of this brilliantly told story. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, International Mystery & Crime (Kindle Store), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Could not finish this book. VERDICT: This heart-pounding tale will appeal to fans of Camilla Lackberg and those looking for a darker, more modern Agatha Christie-type mystery." Sprache: Englisch. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Darkness: A Thriller (The Hulda Series Book 1). Reviews | The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. I dare you not to be shocked." - C.J. Ragnar Jonasson burst onto the American scene with Snowblind and Nightblind, the first two novels in the Ari Thor thriller series, and the praise was overwhelming. 336 pages Perhaps his other books are better. Ragnar Jonasson's most recent novel, The Darkness, was so impressive that I worked on arranging an interview from the moment I knew I was visiting Iceland.We met at his office, in an impressive but unimposing house just off the centre of Reykjavik. Please try again. Cover Reveal: THE GIRL WHO DIED by Ragnar Jonasson Coming May 2021. Dark truths uncovered: a modern espionage thriller series with unexpected twists from the past. Does this book contain inappropriate content? * James Swallow * The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. Hulda was #hocked, surprised, dismayed, everything she could feel. Praise for Ragnar Jonasson:“Jonasson is an automatic must-read for me ... possibly the best Scandi writer working today.” ―Lee Child, internationally bestselling author of the Jack Reacher thrillersPraise for The Darkness:"Jónasson pulls no punches as this grim tale builds to its stunning conclusion, one of the more remarkable in recent crime fiction. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. That said, the ending was not what I … After a cursory investigation, the death is declared a suicide and the case is quietly closed.Over a year later Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir of the Reykjavík police is forced into early retirement at 64. The real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie is perhaps her greatest mystery of all. . "Starred Review. An FBI Unit who will stop at nothing to find him. --This text refers to the, A Study in Stone: A British Mystery (The Devonshire Mysteries Book 1). "... magnificently dark and twisted! - Helen Callaghan, bestselling author of Dear Amy. Over a year later Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir of the Reykjavík police is forced into early retirement at 64. ―Publishers Weekly"If you think you know how frigid Iceland can be, this blistering stand-alone from Jónasson has news for you: It's much, much colder than you've ever imagined. —GREGG HURWITZ, ... "The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. This information about The Darkness shown above was first featured ―Gregg Hurwitz, ... "The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. A … I wouldn't say he is my favorite Scandinavia noir author, but he writes well and I will keep buying his books as they come out. I couldn't put it down." The Darkness (Book) : Ragnar Jónasson : "Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. . Lightweight Police Investigation with a Poor Ending, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019. Just when I thought I couldn’t love Ragnar’s books more, he goes and writes THE DARKNESS - and man, is it excellent. Author . Skip to main content.ca Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders Try Prime Cart. There will be more. 'The Darkness' by Ragnar Jonasson is a heart racing, brain teasing, action packed thriller. Praise for Ragnar Jonasson: ... "The Darkness melds an insightful character study with a solid plot for an outstanding novel." I couldn't put it down -- William Ryan * author of The Holy Thief * Was gripped from the start of this brilliantly told story. Before I say anything else, I have to say this: Ragnar Jónasson's Hulda trilogy is brilliant. . ―C.J. Truth and justice do not prevail. 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