Outrage
Published on 23. June 2011
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-84655-550-3 (ISBN)
Description
In a flat near Reykjavik city centre, a young man lies dead in a pool of blood. There is no sign of a break-in: the only clues are a woman's purple shawl, found under the bed in the next room, and a vial of prescription drugs in the victim?s pocket.
With Detective Erlendur away in a remote part of Iceland, Detective Elinborg, who is already struggling to juggle family life and the relentless demands of her job, is assigned the case. Her investigation into the murdered man's past soon uncovers a squalid tale of double lives, drug dealers and the unsolved disappearance of a young girl many years before.
From its explosive opening, Outrage leads down a trail of hidden violence, psychological brutality and of wrongs that will never be fully righted.
With Detective Erlendur away in a remote part of Iceland, Detective Elinborg, who is already struggling to juggle family life and the relentless demands of her job, is assigned the case. Her investigation into the murdered man's past soon uncovers a squalid tale of double lives, drug dealers and the unsolved disappearance of a young girl many years before.
From its explosive opening, Outrage leads down a trail of hidden violence, psychological brutality and of wrongs that will never be fully righted.
Reviews / Votes
This series places Indridason at the centre of the best of contemporary crime fiction. He is a master storyteller, and has a real gift for evoking the complex humanity at the heart of the most dour-seeming individuals. * Guardian * Arnaldur Indridason's new novel, Outrage, is further evidence that he's one of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation. * Sunday Times * Inspector Erlendur is one of the most compassionate detectives to come this way in a long time. * New York Times * Indrioason is one of the best of the new European authors coming into English, right up there with Henning Mankell and Karen Fossum. -- Margaret Cannon * The Globe and Mail * Indrioason has definitely vaulted onto the A-list of Scandinavian crime authors. * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Vintage Publishing
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
563 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84655-550-3 (9781846555503)
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Persons
Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur Oli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger.