The Island By Ragnar Jónasson

The Island by Ragnar Jónasson

The Island by Ragnar Jónasson is a chilling Nordic noir thriller that transports readers to the haunting isolation of Iceland’s wild landscapes. Detective Hulda Hermannsdóttir is called to investigate a suspicious death on a remote island but what seems like an accident soon reveals dark secrets buried deep in Icelandic soil.

With brooding atmosphere, slow-burning suspense, and emotional depth, this is the second book in the Hidden Iceland trilogy a masterpiece of psychological crime fiction.

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Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbø, Tana French, and Ann Cleeves this is Scandi noir at its most atmospheric and emotionally complex.

Why The Island is a Must-Read:

• Stunning Setting: Iceland’s moody landscape adds chilling tension.

• Complex Detective: Hulda is brilliant, haunted, and quietly relentless.

• Layered Mystery: Twists unfold slowly and pack a powerful punch.

• Literary Noir: Elegant prose meets page-turning suspense.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Even the quietest places echo with the past."

Translation (Sinhala):
"සැමට නිශ්ශබ්ද තැන් වලට පවා අතීතයේ ප්රතිධwani ඇසෙයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"அமைதியான இடங்களிலும் கூட கடந்த காலத்தின் ஒலி கேட்டுக்கொண்டு தான் இருக்கும்."

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• Title: The Island

• Author: Ragnar Jónasson

• ISBN: 9781405930828

• Publisher: Penguin / Michael Joseph

• Published Year: 2019

• Number of Pages: ~352 Pages (Paperback)

• Genre: Crime / Thriller / Nordic Noir