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'Put simply, it's terrifying. And brilliant.'
(Stylist )'As with the other books in this series there is humour and warmth. Atmospheric, complex and compelling with an unexpected ending.' (www.shotsmag.co.uk )
'Publishers and blurb writers are competing to hail the new monarch of Nordic crime fiction . . . I would be tempted to offer a name not from the obvious crime soil of Sweden or Norway, but from bleak and moody Iceland . . .' (Marcel Berlins, The Times )
'Superbly atmospheric'
(Heat )'The twists and turns are as chilling as the weather . . . [a] pageturner'
(Bella )'It's another complex case for Thora, liveliest granny on the floes, and deeply satisfying for the warm-toed reader.' (Independent )
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'Put simply, it's terrifying. And brilliant.' -- Stylist 'As with the other books in this series there is humour and warmth. Atmospheric, complex and compelling with an unexpected ending.' -- www.shotsmag.co.uk 'Publishers and blurb writers are competing to hail the new monarch of Nordic crime fiction ... I would be tempted to offer a name not from the obvious crime soil of Sweden or Norway, but from bleak and moody Iceland ...' -- Marcel Berlins, The Times 'Superbly atmospheric' -- Heat 'The twists and turns are as chilling as the weather ... [a] pageturner' -- Bella 'It's another complex case for Thora, liveliest granny on the floes, and deeply satisfying for the warm-toed reader.' -- Independent
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An intriguing story that takes the reader to Greenland - a part of the world not visited by many. The characters and the ramifications of the mystery make for compelling reading. As a sequel to Żrsa Siguršardóttir's three previous novels the book reveals more of the central character, Thóra, and her annoying assistant, Bella.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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An enthralling mystery and engaging thriller that unsettles you as you read on with fear and expectation.
Set in an isolated settlement in Eastern Greenland the story captures the sense of danger from the environment - is this what killed the three missing workers?
A private investigation is undertaken by the bank that has underwritten the project when the drilling company seem unable to continue and meet their contractual obligations.
Major themes are covered. Our impact on the environment, loss of indigenous peoples' heritage and traditions, global warming and faith. Less grand but equally influencing communities subjects around workplace bullying, sexual harassment, alcoholism, domestic abuse and relationships are also covered.
The author is faithful to the place, its people and its past in an account that is well paced, with tension and suspense.
A beautifully crafted story that is a compelling read and a true whodunit.
Set in an isolated settlement in Eastern Greenland the story captures the sense of danger from the environment - is this what killed the three missing workers?
A private investigation is undertaken by the bank that has underwritten the project when the drilling company seem unable to continue and meet their contractual obligations.
Major themes are covered. Our impact on the environment, loss of indigenous peoples' heritage and traditions, global warming and faith. Less grand but equally influencing communities subjects around workplace bullying, sexual harassment, alcoholism, domestic abuse and relationships are also covered.
The author is faithful to the place, its people and its past in an account that is well paced, with tension and suspense.
A beautifully crafted story that is a compelling read and a true whodunit.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is the 4th novel featuring the solicitor Flora Gudmundsdottir. The Day is Dark is set mainly in Greenland during the winter months. In October Oddny Hildur, an employee of Berg Technology goes missing then the following March all contact is lost with the 2 remaining workers on the site. Thora, now in a relationship with Matthew Reilly, Head of Security for Kaupthing Bank is called in to investigate as the bank has a financial interest in the project which is being undertaken for a British company. She goes to Greenland with Matthew and her annoying secretary Bella. It is a very creepy and atmospheric novel set in an inhospitable landscape which increases the sense of menace to the characters. Just like with Jo Nesbo, the 'Stieg Larsson' tag is not particularly helpful. Sigurdardottir is nothing like Larsson and I find her books far more compelling and better written. It also makes a change to have a female solicitor as the main protagonist as opposed to the hard bitten detective. She is a single mother and now a grandmother thanks to her teenage son but her personal life does not get in the way of the action. Although Bella really irritates Flora I like her as she adds an extra dynamic including humour to the office scenes and, in this novel, to the work in the field. Different to most of the other Nordic crime around but just as enjoyable.
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dull
I enjoyed the three previous books in the 'Thora' series, but found this one uninspiring and boring. A very disappointing bland storyline which had no pace and didn't inspire. Read more
Published 14 days ago by DySporting
Convoluted
The convoluted plot entertained with its twists and twirls but I feel her stories are stronger when she has Matthew to help her.
Published 21 days ago by Mrs. Veronica M. Sims
Didn't enjoy this....
This started off well, but was really strung out and didn't make for a good read. Backwards and forwards between the Inuit and the frankly ludicrous idea of the heroine lawyer and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Liz M. McLaren
Too long to get going!
I have read and enjoyed all of Yrsa's books to date but this one is disappointing. I was seduced by the unusual setting and the brilliant Thora and sidekick Bella. Read more
Published 9 months ago by G Kent
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I like Scandanavian crime eg Wallander and Jo Nesbo. I was very disappointed in this book. It was a long and drawn out mystery about a drilling crew some of whom were murdered. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. L. Mcintyre
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