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Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Historical FictionMystery
Pages
384
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1956, fifteen-year-old Lára Marteinsdóttir vanishes from a small Icelandic island, leaving behind a mystery that baffles the nation for decades. Thirty years later, journalist Valur Robertsson reopens the cold case, determined to uncover the truth behind Lára's disappearance. As he digs deeper, Valur realizes someone is desperate to keep the past buried, and he might be putting his own life in danger.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseGritty
Dual TimelineMystery Box

Genres

Historical Fiction Mystery Thriller

Authors

K
Katrín Jakobsdóttir

Katrín Jakobsdóttir is the co-author of the thriller Reykjavík. As a former Prime Minister of Iceland, she offers a distinctive perspective in her writing.

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Ragnar Jónasson

Ragnar was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he works as a writer and a lawyer. He also teaches copyright law at Reykjavik University and has previously worked on radio and television, including as a TV-news reporter for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. He is also the co-founder of the Reykjavik international crime writing festival Iceland Noir. From the age of 17, Ragnar translated 14 Agatha Christie novels into Icelandic. Ragnar has also had short stories published international...

Characters

Lára MarteinsdóttirProtagonist
Valur RobertssonProtagonist
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