Hypothermie: Une enquête du commissaire Erlendur Sveinsson

Arnaldur Indridason

ISBN 10: 2757822810 ISBN 13: 9782757822814

Publisher: Points, 2011

Synopsis

Inspector Erlunder has spent his career evading the phantoms of his past, and now he finds himself twice haunted--first, at a seance attended by the victim of a suspicious suicide, and again by the puzzle of two young people who went missing thirty years ago. There's also the ghost of the detective's disastrous marriage--which, despite the pleas of his drug-addled daughter, Erlendur refuses to confront. And there's his lingering obsession with the case of his beloved younger brother, who vanished without a trace when they were boys. Erlendur can run from his ghosts for only so long, and when they finally catch up with him, he is forced to face the devastating truth of his tormented past.

A brilliant novel of suspense from Iceland's frigid shores, "Hypothermia" is Scandinavian crime fiction at its best.

About this title

About the Author:

Arnaldur Indridason est né à Reykjavik, en Islande, en 1961. Traduits dans plus de vingt langues, ses romans policiers sont aujourd’hui des best-sellers internationaux et ont été récompensés par de très nombreux prix littéraires. La Cité des Jarres (prix Clé de verre du roman noir scandinave 2006), La Femme en vert (Grand Prix des lectrices de Elle 2007 et prix Clé de verre du roman noir scandinave 2005), La Voix (Grand Prix de littérature policière 2007), L’Homme du lac (Prix du polar européen 2008) et Hiver arctique sont tous disponibles en poche chez Points.

Review:

A "Sunday Times" Crime Novel of the Year

"If you haven't already discovered this superb series set in Reykjavik, this is the book to begin with.... Indrioason is one of the best of the new European authors coming into English, right up there with Henning Mankell and Karen Fossum."
-- "The Globe and Mail
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"Indrioason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace."
"-- The Independent

""A blood-chilling reflection on the good and bad sides of human nature."
"-- The Sunday Times

""The descriptions of Iceland's stunning crystalline landscape are lyrical and the overall storyline thoughtful and original."
"-- Daily Mail"
"From the Hardcover edition."

Unanimous Acclaim for Arnaldur Indridason and the Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson series
"The best new series I've read this year. Arnaldur Indridason is already an international literary phenom---and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. I can't wait for the next."
- Harlan Coben on "Silence of the Grave
""Arnaldur Indridason is a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent."
- John Lescroart on "Jar"" City
""A commanding new voice . . . puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction."
- Marilyn Stasio, "The New York Times Book Review" on "Silence of the Grave
""No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree."
- C.J. Box, Anthony Award winning author of "Blue Heaven" on "Jar"" City
""Excellent . . . compelling . . . the denouement of this astonishingly vivid and subtle novel is unexpec

"A remarkable series."--"The New York Times Book Review
""Indridason fills the void that remains after you're read Stieg Larsson's novels."--"USA Today
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"A superb series . . . expertly handled."--"Chicago Sun-Times
""Indridason shifts smoothly from the personal to the procedural. Everything's in balance, cliches are nonexistent, the plot and pacing are irresistible, the resolution just right. . . . What's Icelandic for 'we have ourselves a winner'?"--"Newsday
""Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better."--Joe Queenan, "Los Angeles Times
""Indridason combines psychological acuteness with great stylistic economy and a pleasing pace."--"The Independent" (London)
"Haunting and compelling, this novel has an intense personal quality that keeps you reading."--"The Oklahoman
"Praise for the Inspector Erlendur series:
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About this edition

• Publisher: Points
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 2757822810
• ISBN 13: 9782757822814
• Binding: Pocket Book
• Number of pages: 319