This is an auction for REYKJAVIK NIGHTS by Arnaldur Indridason.

“In this riveting prequel set in late-1960s Reykjavík, Indridason plumbs the backstory of his series lead, somber Insp. Erlendur Sveinsson...The investigation slowly but surely gathers powerful, page-turning momentum. This installment stands on its own, but it's all the more impressive for giving new insight into Erlendur.” ? a *** starred *** review in Publishers Weekly (US)

“Reykjavik Nights nicely illustrates the qualities that make his books so deeply pleasurable.” ?Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

“Indridason's prequel unfolds with the same precision, economically depicted characters and authenticity as his Inspector Erlendur novels, but a livelier energy replaces the middle-aged Erlendur's noir melancholy.” ? Kirkus Reviews (US)

“Indridason has crafted a stellar prequel to his popular series, offering both insight into Erlendur's gloom and a glimpse of what he was like before the cloud settled in fully.” ? Booklist (US)

“Will thrill fans.” ? Library Journal (US)

“What's Icelandic for ‘we have ourselves a winner?” ? Newsday (US)

Amazon.com review:

"In this stunning prequel to his critically acclaimed Inspector Erlendur series, Arnaldur Indridason gives devoted fans a glimpse of Erlendur as a young, budding detective. The beat on the streets in Reykjavik is busy: traffic accidents, theft, domestic violence, contraband … And an unexplained death. When a tramp he met regularly on the night shift is found drowned in a ditch, no one seems to care. But his fate haunts Erlendur and drags him inexorably into the strange and dark underworld of the city."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Large format (trade) paperback 2014.

294 pages.

Near new condition.

The cost of shipping is $4.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

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