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The Draining Lake

The Draining Lake

CrimeMystery
Pages
400
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

An earthquake in Iceland reveals a decades-old skeleton in a drained lake, complete with a mysterious Russian device. Detective Erlendur and his team investigate, uncovering a past connected to Icelandic students studying in Cold War East Germany. This mystery explores lost dreams and the enduring pain of those left behind.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousMelancholicReflective
Dual TimelineQuest

Genres

Crime Mystery Police Procedural

About the author

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Arnaldur Indriðason

Arnaldur Indriðason is an Icelandic author who writes dark crime novels and police procedurals. He is best known for his series featuring Detective Erlendur, including titles like The Draining Lake and Dauðarósir. His stories often focus on historical mysteries and the cold landscapes of Reykjavik.

Characters

ErlendurProtagonist
ElinborgSupporting
Sigurdur OliSupporting
All characters in The Draining Lake