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The Silence of the Sea

Thora Gudmundsdottir Book 6
By Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Series: Thora Gudmundsdottir
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The Silence of the Sea by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is a gripping mystery that unfolds when a luxury yacht arrives in Reykjavik Harbour, empty of its crew and passengers. Lawyer Thóra Gudmundsdóttir is hired to investigate the eerie disappearance, leading her into a complex web of secrets and lies. As she delves deeper, chilling revelations surface, blending psychological suspense with compelling twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate atmospheric mysteries set in Iceland, with a blend of the supernatural and psychological tension. It offers a gripping narrative filled with suspense, as a detective delves into the secrets of a missing yacht and its crew, leaving readers captivated by its chilling twists and immersive setting.

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An abandoned yacht, a young family missing - chilling crime from the queen of Nordic Noir.

Chilling Scandinavian crime from 'Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson' - Daily Telegraph

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WINNER OF THE 2015 PETRONA AWARD A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pick! The most chilling novel yet from the Queen of Nordic Noir, not to be missed for fans of Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larsson. 'Mummy dead.' The child's pure treble was uncomfortably clear. It was the last thing Brynjar - and doubtless the others - wanted to hear at that moment. 'Daddy dead.' It got worse. 'Adda dead. Bygga dead.' The child sighed and clutched her grandmother's leg. 'All dead.'

A luxury yacht arrives in Reykjavik harbour with nobody on board. What has happened to the crew, and to the family who were on board when it left Lisbon?

Thora Gudmundsdottir is hired by the young father's parents to investigate and is soon drawn deeper into the mystery. What should she make of the rumours saying that the vessel was cursed, especially given that when she boards the yacht she thinks she sees one of the missing twins? Where is Karitas, the glamorous young wife of the yacht's former owner? And whose is the body that has washed up further along the shore?

The Silence of the Sea offers an intriguing and chilling mystery that will captivate readers of Nordic Noir.

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  • The Silence of the Sea
    WINNER OF THE 2015 PETRONA AWARD A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pick! The most chilling novel yet from the Queen of Nordic Noir, not to be missed for fans of Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larsson. 'Mummy dead.' The child's pure treble was uncomfortably clear. It was the last thing Brynjar - and doubtless the...
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  • Last Rituals
    Death would be a blessing... A young man is found brutally murdered, his eyes gouged out. A student of Icelandic history in Reykjavik, he came from a wealthy German family who do not share the police's belief that his drug dealer murdered him. Attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir is commissioned by his mother to find out the truth, with the help and...
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The Silence of the Sea by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is praised for its gripping plot, capturing a classic mystery vibe while maintaining the intensity of Nordic Noir. The narrative offers excellent writing, a thorough investigation, and a chilling conclusion. Reviews highlight its entertaining and suspenseful nature, making it a standout in crime fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444734485

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Thora Gudmundsdottir 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.

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