The Reckoning

Name: The Reckoning
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A Completely Chilling Thriller, from the Queen of Icelandic Noir

By Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Series: Freyja and Huldar

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Summary

The Reckoning by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in Iceland. It follows Detective Huldar and child psychologist Freyja as they investigate a series of chilling crimes linked to a schoolboy's decade-old letter predicting deaths. As they unravel the mystery, dark secrets and shocking truths come to light, creating a tense and suspenseful narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to gripping crime thrillers with intricate plots and chilling suspense. Full of twists and unexpected turns, it delves into the dark facets of human nature, keeping you on edge from start to finish. Fans of Nordic noir with a psychological twist will particularly find this a compelling read.

The Reckoning

A time capsule is unearthed from a school playground - containing a threat of deaths to come. As Freyja and Huldar look for the writer, the murders start...

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Yrsa is a magnificent writer - Karin Slaughter

The queen of Icelandic thriller writers - Guardian

A chilling note written by a thirteen-year-old predicting the deaths of six people is found in a time capsule, ten years after it was buried. Can it be a real threat?

Detective Huldar turns to psychologist Freyja to help understand the child who hid the message.

But the discovery of the letter coincides with a string of murders. All of the victims match the initials from the note.

Huldar and Freyja must race to identify the writer and the murderer, before the rest of the targets are killed...

One of the best books I've read for a long time: dark, creepy, and gripping from beginning to end. - Stuart MacBride

Will give you thrills and chills in equal measures. - Cosmopolitan

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Reckoning by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is described as dark, creepy, and gripping, embodying an atmospheric tale that solidifies her reputation as the Queen of Icelandic Noir. It is praised for its dense, multifaceted plot and intelligent exploration of Iceland's unique society, setting a high standard in the thriller genre. Readers appreciate the chilling, compelling narrative that distinguishes it from other crime novels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473621596

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Contributors:

Translated by Victoria Cribb

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 416

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Freyja and Huldar Yrsa Sigurdardottir

About the Author

Author of the bestselling Thora Gudmundsdottir crime series and several stand-alone thrillers, Yrsa Sigurdardottir was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1963 and works as a civil engineer. She made her crime fiction debut in 2005 with LAST RITUALS, the first instalment in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series, and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Her work stands 'comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world' according to the Times Literary Supplement. In 2015 THE SILENCE OF THE SEA won the Petrona Award for the year's best Scandinavian crime novel. All of her books have been European bestsellers.