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The Island

Hidden Iceland Series, Book Two
By Ragnar Jónasson
Series: Hidden Iceland
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The Island by Ragnar Jónasson is a gripping mystery set on a remote Icelandic island. The story centres around a reunion of four friends, which takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, unearthing secrets from the past. As the investigation unfolds, links to a decade-old unsolved crime begin to surface, intertwining the past and present in a suspenseful narrative.
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If you enjoy atmospheric mysteries set in remote locations, this gripping tale will captivate you with its haunting setting and complex characters. The intricate plot weaves a suspenseful narrative that unravels dark secrets, making it perfect for those who relish slow-burn thrillers with a touch of Nordic noir.

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The Island

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The second heart-stopping book in the Hidden Iceland series from the Icelandic crime-writing sensation.

The island of Elli aey sits off the Icelandic coast. Accessible only by boat, its isolation makes it the perfect place to vanish.

During a long, hot summer, four friends visit the island. Only three will return.

They each share a past, and a dark secret that could harm them all. As the days pass, tensions rise and loyalties are shed, one of them will commit murder.

Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir is sent to investigate and soon finds echoes with the case of a young woman found murdered ten years previously in the nearby West Fjords. Is there a patient killer stalking these barren outposts?

As Hulda navigates a sinister game constructed of smoke and mirrors, she is convinced that no one is telling the truth, including those closest to her. But who will crack first?

Haunting, suspenseful and as chilling as the Icelandic winter, The Island follows one woman's journey to find the truth hidden in the darkest shadows and shine a light on her own dark past.

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The reviews for The Island highlight its atmospheric and gripping Nordic noir style. Critics praise Ragnar Jónasson's ability to craft intricate plots intertwined with Iceland's stark imagery and Hulda Hermannsdóttir's compelling character. The book receives accolades for its suspenseful storytelling, blending psychological depth with a foreboding sense of isolation, making it a standout in its genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405930826

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Victoria Cribb

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Ragnar Jónasson Series: Hidden Iceland

About the Author

Ragnar J nasson (Author) Ragnar J nasson is the award-winning Icelandic author of the international bestselling Hulda series, the Dark Iceland series, and standalone crime fiction, with five million copies sold across 36 territories. Ragnar was also an executive producer of the CBS Studios TV series The Darkness, based on the first novel in his Hulda series, starring Lena Olin and directed by Lasse Hallstr m. His novel Outside is being developed for the screen by Ridley Scott. Victoria Cribb (Translator) Victoria Cribb studied and worked in Iceland for many years. She has translated more than 25 novels from the Icelandic and, in 2017, she received the Or stir honourary translation award for services to Icelandic literature.

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