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Book SynopsisAll he wants is for them to say sorry... In the latest novel from the Queen of Icelandic crime, Freyja and Huldar must stop a ruthless killer taking revenge on teenage bullies.
Trade ReviewFreyja and Huldar are
one of the most intriguing crime detecting partnerships around and THE ABSOLUTION is a gripping, fascinating insight into the dark side of social media and children at risk. THE ABSOLUTION confirms Yrsa as
a master storyteller with a satisfyingly slanted view of the world she recreates. -- William Ryan, author of
A House of GhostsYrsa Sigurdardottir gets better and better with each book. The relationships and the humour lighten the darkest plot. -- Liz Nugent, author of
Skin DeepSigurdardottir doesn't shy away from the hideous effects of bullying, combining a tough novel about a grim social phenomenon with
a fast-paced plot * The Sunday Times *
Praise for Yrsa Sigurdardottir's Freyja and Huldar series * . *
Yrsa is a
magnificent writer. -- Karin Slaughter
One of the best books I've read for a long time:
dark, creepy, and gripping from beginning to end. -- Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series
THE RECKONING is another
chilling, atmospheric tale from the undisputed Queen of Icelandic Noir.
I loved it. -- Simon Kernick
Iceland's
outstanding crime novelist * Daily Express *
Yrsa Sigurdardóttir has with her
large-scale and genuinely intelligent stories attempted to find the core of Iceland's distinctive society, and thus pushed the Icelandic crime novel tradition many steps forward. -- Arne Dahl
A dark story by a brilliant author. A densely plotted, multifaceted and compelling book. Exceeds most novels in the thriller genre. -- Eric Axl Sund
If you like your crime fiction
dark and engaging, look no further. THE LEGACY is
as brutal as it gets. A cracking start to a new series by Yrsa Sigurdardottir. -- Mari Hannah, author of the DCI Kate Daniels series
There's no waffle in The Reckoning: it is
brutal, baroque and ends with a brilliant last-minute twist. * Evening Standard *
It's addictive, bleak, and will give you thrills and chills in equal measures. * Cosmopolitan Magazine *
Yrsa remains
the queen of Icelandic thriller writers. * Guardian *
Credited as the queen of Icelandic crime, Sigurdardottir's story about the dark side of school and social media is
as gripping as it is grisly * Heat *
