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:
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Stunning Setting: Iceland’s moody landscape adds chilling tension.
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Complex Detective: Hulda is brilliant, haunted, and quietly relentless.
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Layered Mystery: Twists unfold slowly and pack a powerful punch.
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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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About the Book
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Title: The Island
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Author: Ragnar Jónasson
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ISBN: 9781405930828
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Publisher: Penguin / Michael Joseph
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Published Year: 2019
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Number of Pages: ~352 Pages (Paperback)
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Genre: Crime / Thriller / Nordic Noir
