WEIRDO by Cathi Unsworth has a truly compelling plot (and amazing cover!) that just didn't quite translate into a compelling novel, and I would be hesitant to recommend this book.
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Siglufjordur - photos by Ragnar Jónasson
Review: SNOWBLIND by Ragnar Jónasson
Sweeping Nordic landscapes, snowstorm-induced claustrophobia, and a cast of characters reminiscent of Agatha Christie: Ragnar Jónasson's debut mystery meets all my requirements for a moody, engrossing Nordic Nordic noir read.
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A Q&A with Icelandic Crime Author Ragnar Jónasson
There is a special place in my heart for Ragnar Jónasson's Dark Iceland series, and I am so thrilled to have had the chance to chat with the author himself about crime writing, his recommended Icelandic crime fiction reading list, and news about the Dark Iceland TV series!
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Orenda Books on Acquiring the Dark Iceland series
Today I am so pleased to share with you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into publishing the Dark Iceland series, written by the publisher herself. Read on for her perspective on discovering and publishing a Nordic Noir phenomenon!
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SNOWBLIND by Ragnar Jónasson
CBTB x Dark Iceland: A Week of Icelandic Crime Fiction
This week, CBTB is going to be dedicated to the Dark Iceland series by Ragnar Jónasson! In honor of the fantastic news that this gripping Icelandic crime series has been optioned for TV in the UK, I'm declaring this week to be all about Dark Iceland.
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