L.S. Hilton's debut will not appeal to everyone. Readers looking for a gritty, realistic, harrowing crime novel: skip this book. Readers looking for an almost cinematic, wildly over-the-top beach read: you might just love MAESTRA.
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Review: WEIRDO by Cathi Unsworth
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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