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Jar City
The thrilling first installation of the Reykjavic Murder Mystery Series
Series: Reykjavik Murder Mysteries
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An old man is found murdered in his Reykjavik flat.
A cryptic note and a photograph of a young girl's grave are left behind.
DID THE DEAD MAN'S PAST COME BACK TO HAUNT HIM?
Inspector Erlendur discovers that several decades ago the victim was accused, but not convicted, of an unsolved crime.
'A fascinating window on an unfamiliar world as well as an original and puzzling mystery' - Val McDermid
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A fascinating window on an unfamiliar world as well as an original and puzzling mystery - Val McDermid
An old man is found murdered in his Reykjavik flat.
A cryptic note and a photograph of a young girl's grave are left behind.
DID THE DEAD MAN'S PAST COME BACK TO HAUNT HIM?
Inspector Erlendur discovers that several decades ago the victim was accused, but not convicted, of an unsolved crime. As he follows a fascinating trail of strange forensic evidence, Inspector Erlendur uncovers secrets that are much larger than the murder of one man - dark secrets that have been carefully guarded for many, many years...
A fascinating window on an unfamiliar world as well as an original and puzzling mystery - Val McDermid
A chilling Icelandic saga of the DNA age - Independent
From CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning crime writer Arnaldur Indridason
Series: Reykjavik Murder Mysteries
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Jar City
A fascinating window on an unfamiliar world as well as an original and puzzling mystery - Val McDermid An old man is found murdered in his Reykjavik flat. A cryptic note and a photograph of a young girl's grave are left behind. DID THE DEAD MAN'S PAST COME BACK TO HAUNT HIM? Inspector Erlendur discovers that several decades ago the...PaperbackSold Out
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Jar City by Arnaldur Indridason is praised as a chilling and gripping read, recommended for its sparse yet deep narrative. The story is lauded for operating at a more profound level than typical crime fiction, offering a moving and impressively modern Icelandic saga.
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ISBN: 9780099541837
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Contributors:
- Translated by Bernard Scudder
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 248g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur Oli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger.
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