Ragnar Jonasson, you have simply outdone yourself. Just when I thought I couldn’t love Ragnar’s books more, he goes and writes THE DARKNESS - and man, is it excellent. Already known around the world for his modern classic Dark Iceland series, Ragnar proves with THE DARKNESS that his winning brand of crime fiction can work just as well - if not better - in a new series as it did in his Ari Thor books. THE DARKNESS has all the brooding atmosphere of the Dark Iceland books with a creativity and breath-of-fresh-air protagonist all its own. Readers will travel eagerly from the streets of Reykjavik to the desolate wilds of Iceland alongside Hulda, a detective whose retirement is on the horizon—and who is determined to make the most of her time left on the force. There’s an addictiveness to THE DARKNESS that elevates this read—Jonasson beautifully balances slow-burning plotting with binge-worthy tension, and the result is just plain gripping. There’s so much that works so well in this book, and I have a feeling Jonasson’s new series will become my favorite of his work… that is, until we see what this talented writer comes up with next.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Ragnar Jonasson, NIGHTBLIND (Dark Iceland Series)
Today (12/5/17) is the US publication day for NIGHTBLIND, book two in Ragnar Jonasson’s brilliant Dark Iceland series! The Dark Iceland books have been a personal favorite of mine for quite a while now, and I’m thrilled to see this exceptional series releasing in the US. If you’re a newcomer to the Dark Iceland books, you’ve come to the right place: I’m delighted to have Ragnar Jonasson joining me on CBTB today to chat about his unmissable crime fiction series, and its newest installment: NIGHTBLIND.
Read MorePhoto Tour of Siglufjörður with Ragnar Jonasson (DARK ICELAND)
If you haven't yet discovered Ragnar Jonasson's outstanding Dark Iceland mystery series, now is the perfect time to start. Influenced in equal measure by the stunning beauty of Iceland and the equally stunning plotting of Queen of Crime Agatha Christie, these books will make the perfect choice for winter reading material - or for any season, really. On December 5th, 2017, American readers are in for a treat: the second book in the Dark Iceland series, NIGHTBLIND, will be released in the US! To help celebrate this upcoming publication, I’m thrilled to provide you with an insider’s glimpse into Siglufjörður, the Icelandic town that provides the backdrop for this internationally-bestselling crime fiction series.
Read MoreBlog Tour & Book Review: RUPTURE by Ragnar Jonasson
I'm thrilled to be participating in the blog tour for RUPTURE by Ragnar Jonasson, the newest installment in his Dark Iceland series! RUPTURE is another immersive, classic mystery from Jonasson—an excellent choice for fans of Agatha Christie.
Read MoreBook Review: BLACKOUT by Ragnar Jonasson
BLACKOUT took my obsession with Ragnar Jonasson's Dark Iceland series to a new level. This story perfectly balances murder mystery with character development and present-day plotlines with flashbacks, and delivers a read that’s emotional, intriguing, and impossible to put down.
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