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Icelandic noir; dark, compelling genealogical mystery.

If you relish the chill of Nordic noir and crave a story that intertwines forensic intrigue with deep human drama, "Jar City" won't disappoint. Detective Erlendur's investigation into a murky past, against the evocative backdrop of Iceland, promises a page-turning experience where the landscape is as much a character as the people inhabiting it. As Erlendur uncovers layers of secrecy and science, you'll find yourself engrossed in a tale that's as much about solving a crime as it is about exploring the complexities of human nature.

  • Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel (2002)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2013)
  • Icelandic Literary Prize Nominee for Fiction (2004)
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ISBN: 9780099541837
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2009-08-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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A man is found murdered in his Reykjavik flat. There are no obvious clues apart from a cryptic note left on the body and a photograph of a young girl's grave. Detective Erlendur is forced to use all the forensic resources available to find any leads at all. Delving into the dead man's life he discovers that forty years ago he was accused of an appalling crime. Did his past come back to haunt him? Erlendur's search leads him to Iceland's Genetic Research Centre in order to find the disturbing answers to the mystery. This prize-winning international bestseller is the first in a new series of crime novels set in Iceland.
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Icelandic noir; dark, compelling genealogical mystery.

If you relish the chill of Nordic noir and crave a story that intertwines forensic intrigue with deep human drama, "Jar City" won't disappoint. Detective Erlendur's investigation into a murky past, against the evocative backdrop of Iceland, promises a page-turning experience where the landscape is as much a character as the people inhabiting it. As Erlendur uncovers layers of secrecy and science, you'll find yourself engrossed in a tale that's as much about solving a crime as it is about exploring the complexities of human nature.

  • Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel (2002)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2013)
  • Icelandic Literary Prize Nominee for Fiction (2004)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.