The Darkness Knows
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Published: 8/17/2021
Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason, the "undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller." —The Guardian (UK) A frozen body is discovered in the icy depths of Langjökull glacier, apparently that of a businessman who disappeared thirty years before. At the time, an extensive search and police investigation yielded no results—one of the missing man’s business associates was briefly held in custody, but there wasn’t enough…

A group of German tourists were out on the Langjökull glacier when the tour guide notices a face in the ice. The authorities were called in to investigate and determine it was Sigurvin, a man reported missing 30 years ago. In another incident, a man was hit by a vehicle. Konrád, a retired detective, was called to help with the investigation since he was the original officer.

The story was fast paced, and the characters are well developed. It is written in the third person point of view. The author did an excellent job describing the surroundings that I felt the winter weather. This is the third series by the author after the Inspector Erlendur series and Flovent and Thorson series. This was my first book by this author, but it definitely will not be the last. If you like mysteries set in remote locations, you will definitely enjoy this one.

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