"I can see why so many people are enthusiastic about Yrsa's work. It's very engaging, fresh, and exciting." -- James Patterson
"Iceland's crime queen." --The Scotsman
One of the finest Nordic crime writers working today, Yrsa Sigurdardottir has been published to rave reviews worldwide. Now, with Ashes to Dust, she delivers a dynamite and timely thriller set at the site of a volcano.
In 1973, a volcanic eruption buried an entire Icelandic village in lava and ash. Now, hoping to make some cash, a crew is assembled to excavate the site and turn it into a tourist destination. Markus, who was a teenager when the volcano erupted, enlists the help of attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir to try to prevent the excavation from going forward.
When the digging continues and three fresh bodies (and a spare head) turn up in the basement of Markus' childhood home, Thora begins to question Markus' motives for wanting to stop the excavation. His explanation for the bodies is complicated, and the locals seem oddly reluctant to back him up. As Markus' story begins to unravel, Thora finds herself with an impossible task, defending Markus while trying to solve a quadruple murder that may very well implicate her client.
With unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and superb psychological suspense, Ashes to Dust is a riveting thriller from a new international star.
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About the Author :
YRSA SIGURDARDOTTIR lives with her family in Reykjavik; she is also a director of one of Iceland's largest engineering firms.
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Review :
Excellent... Sigurdardottir uses Iceland's past and present to full effect in this tale of hidden crimes and family secrets. Even those unfamiliar with this volcanic island nation will find themselves entranced. Publishers Weekly (starred)
Buried under all the volcanic ash, false trails and endless recriminations is a puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson. Kirkus
This darkly atmospheric psychological suspense is full of unusual characters, as well as numerous surprising twists and turns. FreshFiction.com
A fine mix of crime and vividly realized landscape. Booklist
Icelandic volcanic explosion provides a timely background... the chaos and panic caused by the 1973 eruption are vividly evoked in Yrsa Sigurdardottir's novel. The Independent (UK)
A fascinating setting and realistic characters make this an engrossing read -- and Sigurdardottir maintains the intrigue as her clever plot unravels. Metro (UK
Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson. The Telegraph (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Stands comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world. The Times Literary Supplement (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Sigurdardottir delivers terrific clammy atmosphere and frequent frissons of fear; she is entitled to join the front rank of Nordic crime writers. The Times (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Brilliantly plotted and chilling. The Daily Mirror (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir
Thora is an attractive heroine; she's practical, capable and intelligent as well as having a dry sense of humor and an enquiring mind .She's curious about everything. EuroCrime.com on Last Rituals
The writing is distinguished by superb evocations of extraordinary landscapes. The Independent (UK) on My Soul to Take
Icelandic attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir is a clever and astute woman, and a welcome addition to the pantheon of fictional female investigators. RT Book Reviews (four stars) on My Soul to Take
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Excellent... Sigurdardottir uses Iceland's past and present to full effect in this tale of hidden crimes and family secrets. Even those unfamiliar with this volcanic island nation will find themselves entranced. "Publishers Weekly (starred) "
Buried under all the volcanic ash, false trails and endless recriminations is a puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson. "Kirkus"
This darkly atmospheric psychological suspense is full of unusual characters, as well as numerous surprising twists and turns. "FreshFiction.com"
A fine mix of crime and vividly realized landscape. "Booklist"
Icelandic volcanic explosion provides a timely background... the chaos and panic caused by the 1973 eruption are vividly evoked in Yrsa Sigurdardottir's novel. "The Independent (UK) "
A fascinating setting and realistic characters make this an engrossing read -- and Sigurdardottir maintains the intrigue as her clever plot unravels. "Metro (UK"
Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson. "The Telegraph (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir"
Stands comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world. "The Times Literary Supplement (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir"
Sigurdardottir delivers terrific clammy atmosphere and frequent frissons of fear; she is entitled to join the front rank of Nordic crime writers. "The Times (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir"
Brilliantly plotted and chilling. "The Daily Mirror (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir"
Thora is an attractive heroine; she's practical, capable and intelligent as well as having a dry sense of humor and an enquiring mind .She's curious about everything. "EuroCrime.com on Last Rituals"
The writing is distinguished by superb evocations of extraordinary landscapes. "The Independent (UK) on My Soul to Take"
Icelandic attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir is a clever and astute woman, and a welcome addition to the pantheon of fictional female investigators. "RT Book Reviews (four stars) on My Soul to Take""
Praise for "Ashes to Dust"
"Excellent... Sigurdardottir uses Iceland's past and present to full effect in this tale of hidden crimes and family secrets. Even those unfamiliar with this volcanic island nation will find themselves entranced."
--"Publishers Weekly "(starred)
"Buried under all the volcanic ash, false trails and endless recriminations is a puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson."
--"Kirkus"
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"This darkly atmospheric psychological suspense is full of unusual characters, as well as numerous surprising twists and turns."
--FreshFiction.com
"A fine mix of crime and vividly realized landscape."
--"Booklist"
"Icelandic volcanic explosion provides a timely background... the chaos and panic caused by the 1973 eruption are vividly evoked in Yrsa Sigurdardottir's novel."
--"The Independent" (UK)
"A fascinating setting and realistic characters make this an engrossing read -- and Sigurdardottir maintains the intrigue as her clever plot unravels."
--"Metro "(UK) Praise for the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardottir
"Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson."
--"The Telegraph" (UK)
"Stands comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world."
--"The Times Literary Supplement "(UK)
"Sigurdardottir delivers terrific clammy atmosphere and frequent frissons of fear; she is entitled to join the front rank of Nordic crime writers."
--"The Times" (UK)
"Brilliantly plotted and chilling."
--"The Daily Mirror" (UK)
Praise for "Last Rituals"
"Thora is an attractive heroine; she's practical, capable and intelligent as well as having a dry sense of humor and an enquiring mind....She's curious about everything."
--EuroCrime.com
Prasie for "My Soul to Take"
"The writing is distinguished by superb evocations of extraordinary landscapes."
--"The Independent "(UK)
"Icelandic attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir is a clever and astute woman, and a welcome addition to the pantheon of fictional female investigators."
--"RT Book Reviews "(four stars)
