The Shadow Killer

One of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation.-The London Sunday Times

Indridason's austere, clear-cut prose coldly reveals 'all the disruption the military occupation had brought to this sparsely populated island and its simple society.' --New York Times on The Shadow Killer

Indridason does a fine job evoking the place and time. --Publishers Weekly on The Shadow Killer

Indridason builds suspense through a steady progression of extensive interviews with his sleuths doggedly prodding witnesses with dark probing questions. The result is a haunting and foreboding mood that will attract fans of Nordic noir. --Library Journal on The Shadow Killer

Indridason's voice, straightforward and tinged with sadness, works particularly well here, as he coaxes out tragic secrets and captures the occupation's impact with intriguing period detail, particularly the social impact of Reykjavik's emerging nightlife and the Icelandic Nationalist Party's Nazi legacy. --Booklist on The Shadow Killer

No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree. -C.J. Box

Indridason fills the void that remains after you've read Stieg Larsson's novels. --USA Today

"A haunting and elegant novel . . . a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent.--John Lescroart

"What's Icelandic for "We have ourselves a winner?"--Newsday

Mesmerizing." --The Wall Street Journal

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