Night Shadows: The twisty, chilling new Forbidden Iceland thriller

In the third installment of the Forbidden Iceland series, Detective Elma investigates a mysterious house fire and uncovers a deadly secret. Meanwhile, a Dutch au pair's perfect placement turns deadly as she becomes embroiled in the family's problems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Orenda Books

The breathtaking third instalment in the award-winning Forbidden Iceland series. ***WINNER of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger*** ‘Her best,boldest work to date: a mystery both merciless and compassionate,subtly eerie yet flat-out frightening,featuring a detective as complicated as Jo Nesbøs Harry Hole. This is virtuoso suspense writing A J Finn   ‘Chilling and addictive,with a completely unexpected twist … I loved it Shari Lapena   ‘Another beautifully written novel from one of the rising stars of Nordic Noir Victoria Selman
The small community of Akranes is devastated when a young man dies in a mysterious house fire, and when Detective Elma and her colleagues from West Iceland CID discover the fire was arson, they become embroiled in an increasingly perplexing case involving multiple suspects. What's more, the dead man's final online search raises fears that they could be investigating not one murder, but two.

A few months before the fire, a young Dutch woman takes a job as an au pair in Iceland, desperate to make a new life for herself after the death of her father. But the seemingly perfect family who employs her turns out to have problems of its own, and she soon discovers she is running out of people to turn to.

As the police begin to home in on the truth, Elma, already struggling to come to terms with a life-changing event, finds herself in mortal danger as it becomes clear that someone has secrets they'll do anything to hide.

Elma is a brilliant detective, but she is also a complex character with a troubled past. She has recently been through a difficult divorce and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her son. As she investigates the death of the young man in Akranes, she becomes increasingly aware of the dangers that she is facing.

One of the key suspects in the case is the dead man's ex-girlfriend, who was the last person to see him alive. Elma suspects that she may have had something to do with his death, but she is unable to prove it.

As the investigation progresses, Elma becomes more and more convinced that there is a larger conspiracy at work. She begins to uncover a web of lies and deceit that stretches all the way to the top of the local government.

Elma is not alone in her quest for the truth. She is aided by a young journalist named Sigurður, who is determined to expose the truth about the death of the young man. Sigurður is a fearless reporter who is willing to go to any lengths to get the story.

Together, Elma and Sigurður begin to piece together the clues that will lead them to the truth. They face many obstacles along the way, including threats from unknown assailants and resistance from those who want to keep the truth hidden.

In the end, Elma and Sigurður are able to uncover the truth about the death of the young man in Akranes. They discover that he was murdered by a group of powerful individuals who were willing to do anything to protect their secrets.

The case is a shocking reminder of the dark side of human nature and the lengths that people will go to in order to keep their secrets hidden. It is a testament to the bravery and determination of Elma and Sigurður, who were willing to risk everything in order to bring the killers to justice.

The Forbidden Iceland series is a gripping and atmospheric mystery series that takes readers to the beautiful and treacherous landscape of Iceland. The books are filled with complex characters, intricate plotlines, and stunning imagery.

The third instalment, The Fire, is a masterpiece of suspense and intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of Nordic Noir and anyone who loves a good mystery.

In conclusion, The Fire is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a journey to the dark side of human nature. It is a must-read for fans of Nordic Noir and anyone who loves a good mystery. The Forbidden Iceland series is a gripping and atmospheric mystery series that takes readers to the beautiful and treacherous landscape of Iceland. The books are filled with complex characters, intricate plotlines, and stunning imagery.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914585203