Shadow District

In the first book of the thrilling new crime series from Arnaldur Indridason, a young woman is found strangled in a dangerous area known as 'the shadow district' in wartime Reykjavik. A retired detective, Konrád, finds old newspaper cuttings in the man's home reporting the murder. He is on the trail of a brutal killer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

The captivating new crime series from the acclaimed worldwide bestseller Arnaldur Indridason, "The Past" takes readers on a thrilling journey to wartime Reykjavik, where a young woman is found strangled in a notorious area known as "the shadow district." An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police join forces to track down a ruthless killer.

Fast forward to the present, and an elderly man is discovered dead on his bed, suffocated with his own pillow. Retired detective Konrád stumbles upon old newspaper cuttings in the man's home, revealing a connection to the shadow district murder that he remembers from his childhood.

As Konrád delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a mysterious link that spans decades and questions the nature of time itself. With the help of a new hero, he embarks on a quest to solve the mystery and finally lay the ghosts of wartime Reykjavik to rest.

"The Past" is a beautifully written novel that introduces a new hero and showcases Arnaldur Indridason's exceptional storytelling skills. It has been hailed as an international literary phenomenon by acclaimed authors such as Harlan Coben. This gripping series is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the secrets of the past and confront the chilling consequences of the present.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784704414