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.
The Draining Lake
The Draining Lake
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.
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ErlendurProtagonist
ElinborgSupporting
Sigurdur OliSupporting
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Edition
The Draining LakePaperback, Sept
400 pages
Harvill SeckerLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97818465509592 editions available
