The Darkness Knows

#1 Konrad

Arnaldur Indridason

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Vintage
14 February 2023

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

Series: Detective Konrad

A spin-off from international bestseller Indridason's critically acclaimed Reykjavic-set novel, The Shadow District.

'The undisputed King of the Icelandic Thriller' Guardian 'One of the greats of modern crime fiction' Sunday Times

A frozen body is discovered in the icy depths of Langj kull glacier.

The victim- a businessman missing for thirty years.

The case- impossible to solve. Until now.

Konrad, the retired policeman who originally investigated the disappearance, is called back to reopen the case that has weighed on his mind for decades.

Then a woman approaches him with new information that she obtained from her deceased brother.

Will this be enough to solve the mystery at last?

Can Konrad uncover the poisonous secrets and cruel truths that have built up over the decades?

In The Darkness Knows, the master of Icelandic crime writing returns with a powerful and haunting story about the poisonous secrets and cruel truths that time eventually uncovers.

By: Arnaldur Indridason
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 248g
ISBN: 9781529112849
ISBN 10: 1529112842
Series: Detective Konrad
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 14 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Arnaldur Indridason worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Erlendur and Sigurdur Oli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key and the CWA Gold Dagger. The Shadow District - the first book in the Reykjavik Wartime Mystery series - won the Premio RBA de Novela Negra, the world's most lucrative crime fiction prize.

Reviews for The Darkness Knows (#1 Konrad)

One of the greats of modern crime fiction. * Sunday Times * The undisputed King of the Icelandic Thriller. * Guardian * An international literary phenomenon - and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical. * Harlan Coben, international bestseller * A tragic tale of football, fathers and fear' * The Times *