Kalmann

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By Joachim Schmidt

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Kalmann by Joachim Schmidt is an intriguing tale set in a small Icelandic town where Kalmann Óðinnsson, the self-appointed sheriff, tries to maintain order. Despite his simple-minded nature, he becomes embroiled in a mysterious disappearance, weaving a narrative that blends humour, humanity, and a hint of suspense in a remote, socially complex landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by character-driven tales set in remote, atmospheric locations. The story offers a blend of mystery and introspective exploration, inviting readers to dive into the complexities of human nature and small-town life. If you appreciate novels with a unique narrative voice and a touch of Icelandic landscape, this could be the perfect read for you.

Kalmann

Kalmann is the self-appointed sheriff of Raufarhöfn, a sleepy town in northern Iceland. He hunts Arctic foxes and lays shark bait in the sea. But inside Kalmann’s head, the wheels sometimes spin backward. One winter, after he discovers a pool of human blood in the snow, the swiftly unfolding events threaten to overwhelm him.

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This atmospheric crime thriller, laced with humour, is set in the village of Raufarhöfn in the far north of Iceland. Kalmann Odinsson is the self-appointed Sheriff of his town. He is 34, neurodiverse, and hunts Arctic foxes and catches gigantic Greenland sharks for a living.

He was brought up by his grandfather, who taught him how to hunt, fish, and 'nearly everything else a man needs to know about life'. One of his many dreams is to find a wife. But he must first extricate himself from the mess he gets into when he discovers a frozen pool of human blood in the winter snow.

When it becomes apparent that local bigwig Robert McKenzie has just gone missing, the hunt is on to find McKenzie's body and his murderer.

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Kalmann by Joachim Schmidt is acclaimed for its nuanced depiction of how the small events in life contribute to the broader human experience. The author intricately weaves connections between his Swiss origins and his life in Iceland, creating a narrative that bridges cultural divides and encourages understanding through shared and individual stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913394684

Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bitter Lemon Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Joachim Schmidt Literary Fiction

About the Author

Joachim B. Schmidt, born in 1981, emigrated from Switzerland to Iceland in 2007. He is the author of several novels and short stories and is also a journalist and columnist. Joachim, who is Swiss and Icelandic, lives in Reykjavik with his wife and their two children.

Jamie Lee Searle is a well-known translator from German and Portuguese into English. She has translated novels by Urs Faes, Anna Kim, Marc-Uwe Kling, Christoph Ribbat and many others. She lives in Winchester in the UK.