The Island: A Thriller (The Hulda Series Book 2), The Mist: A Thriller (The Hulda Series Book 3), Snowblind: A Thriller (The Dark Iceland Series Book 1), Rupture: An Ari Thor Thriller (The Dark Iceland Series Book 4), Blackout: An Ari Thor Thriller (The Dark Iceland Series Book 3), Nightblind: A Thriller (The Dark Iceland Series Book 2), Stolen Bride: A Dark Mafia Romance Prequel (The Moretti Crime Family). However I could not help a negative comparison with Quentin Bates's excellent Gunnhildur, a really positive depiction of a tough, respected older woman in the Icelandic police force. Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018. - Gregg Hurwitz "The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. doesn't remember me. ", Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2019. Then rapes. Before I say anything else, I have to say this: Ragnar Jónasson's Hulda trilogy is brilliant. Hulda will find the killer, even if it means putting her own life in danger. ―Library Journal"Jónasson manages to resolve the plot lines plausibly, and is as strong as ever at combining fair-play with psychological depth." With prose as pure and crisp as Reykjavik snowcrust, Ragnar Jónasson navigates the treacherous narrative with a veteran’s hand. Ragnar Jonasson's most recent novel, The Darkness, was so impressive that I worked on arranging an interview from the moment I knew I was visiting Iceland.We met at his office, in an impressive but unimposing house just off the centre of Reykjavik. 'The Darkness' by Ragnar Jonasson is a heart racing, brain teasing, action packed thriller. Meet ex-CIA war crimes investigator Joe Johnson today. Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Wives comes another twisted psychological thriller guaranteed to turn your world upside down. The body of a young Russian woman washes up on the shore in Iceland. This was poor in comparison to the other books I’ve read by this author. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. Wrapped in plastic. Lightweight Police Investigation with a Poor Ending, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019. He has appeared on panels at various crime fiction festivals, including Bouchercon and Left Coast Crime in the US. And she thought to much. The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. Protagonist was pretty dense for a seasoned police officer. The Darkness is downright fantastic." Ragnar Jonasson is the award winning author of the international bestselling Dark Iceland series, the Hulda Trilogy and standalone crime fiction. Author Soon Hulda discovers that another young woman vanished at the same time, and that no one is telling her the whole story. - C.J. I wouldn't say he is my favorite Scandinavia noir author, but he writes well and I will keep buying his books as they come out. Perfect for fans of Scandinavian crime fiction and noir. The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. I couldn't put it down." I dare you not to be shocked." All the characters, including the „hero“, are loosers, and not even interestingly so. With prose as pure and crisp as Reykjavik snowcrust, Ragnar Jónasson navigates the treacherous narrative with a veteran’s hand. I don't recommend the book, though it was recommended to me. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. With numerous victims, but no DNA, can police catch him before he kills? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. He is quite the master of creating such a vivid setting in which you as a reader almost feel like you are transported into the story. Yes, there's a hidden backstory but even that was rather forced. Very slow read and entirely too dark and depressing. I have read all of Ragnar Jonasson's books. - Kirkus You can't win them all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. * James Swallow * The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. eBook bestellen. Ragnar Jónasson is an international number one bestselling author who has sold over two million books in thirty-two countries worldwide. With The Darkness , he launched a new series featuring a completely new sleuth, Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdottir of the Reykjavik Police department. "The Darkness" is original, compelling, unforgiving and completely believable. I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. "I'm absolutely LOVING Ragnar Jonasson's The Darkness. He did a pretty good job pulling me into the story. ... "Ragnar Jonasson is the Stephen King of Icelandic thrillers." Wish I could say more positive, but it was more a drama than a nystery. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. The blurb's comparison of Hulda with the resilient and brave Saga Noren in The Bridge is completely wide of the mark. Her body is broken. An FBI Unit who will stop at nothing to find him. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. The Mist is the third and final book in Ragnar Jónasson’s electrifying Hidden Iceland series, which features Hula Hermannsdóttir, detective inspector with the Reykjavik Police Department. Yet another instant Ragnar Jonasson classic * Thomas Enger, bestselling author of the Henning Juul series * The Darkness is a bullet train of a novel, at once blazingly contemporary and Agatha-Christie old-fashioned. ―GREGG HURWITZ, New York Times bestselling author"I'm absolutely LOVING Ragnar Jonasson's The Darkness. With prose as pure and crisp as Reykjavik snowcrust, Ragnar Jonasson navigates the treacherous narrative with a veteran's hand. The Darkness: A Thriller pdf by Ragnar Jonasson in Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Page of - Crime by the Book blog With prose as pure and crisp as Reykjavik snowcrust, Ragnar Jonasson navigates the treacherous narrative with a veteran's hand. The Darkness (Book) : Ragnar Jónasson : "Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. Truth and justice do not prevail. With prose as pure and crisp as Reykjavik snowcrust, Ragnar Jonasson navigates the treacherous narrative with a veteran's hand. - William Ryan, bestselling author of The Holy Thief "Starred Review. . THE DARKNESS by Ragnar Jonasson Minotaur Books 10/16/18 CBTB Rating: 5/5 The Verdict: atmospheric, binge-worthy, and a contender for favorite book of the year. "Starred Review. Ragnar Jonasson The Darkness. Each book enraptures us' The Times Literary Supplement 'Magnificently dark and twisted and that ending - blimey!' Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. ‘Ragnar Jonasson does claustrophobia beautifully ... Their stay ends abruptly when one of the women meets her death in mysterious circumstances. A new beginning, leisure time, time to do what we want, travel, hobbies, you know, the good life. Fans of uncompromising plotting will be satisfied." I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. I really loved the Dark Iceland books and looked forward to reading The Darkness . She dreads the loneliness, and the memories of her dark past that threaten to come back to haunt her. Dive into book 1 of this thrilling mystery series and explore the dark heart of UK crime. But before she leaves she is given two weeks to solve a single cold case of her choice. I have read all of Ragnar Jonasson's books. I reached the end with adrenalized anticipation, the final twist hitting me in the face. Stopped with the first book. Unable to add item to List. I dare you not to be shocked." I passed on Ragnar Jonasson's Dark Iceland series after reading "Snowblind".I found the detective too bland and the plot too much of a stretch. A vicious serial killer. The series is targeted for […] Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. 'The Darkness melds an insightful character study with a solid plot for an outstanding novel' Washington Post. I dare you not to be shocked." The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. I say this knowing that it's definitely not everyone's cup of literary tea. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019. There was no depth to the story , which droned on . There is going to be another book in this series in 2019 with Hulda in her early years and I will read it, hoping that the character will be a little more sympathetic. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Buy The Darkness: A Thriller (Hulda Series, 1) Reissue by Jonasson, Ragnar (ISBN: 9781250171030) from Amazon's Book Store. Inside, it's been converted into a slick modern headquarters for an international investment firm, for whom Jonasson is a lawyer in his day job. He has appeared on panels at various crime fiction festivals, including Bouchercon and Left Coast Crime in the US. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2018. "If you liked Silence of the Lambs, you'll love Dead End Girl.". ―Washington Post"A complex, fascinating mix of Icelandic community and alienation, atmospheric tension, and timely issues (immigrant exploitation and vigilante justice), Jónasson’s latest series is another must-read for crime fans who follow the work of Arnaldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdardóttir." Although the wildness and desolate landscape of Iceland is invoked well, the content and nature of the investigation is sadly lacking. Übersetzung: Cribb, Victoria. The length of the novel left me wanting but it was perfect in creating and completing such a dangerous and electrifying story. The Darkness is the first book in a series about a detective in Iceland. I have not been a fan of this author as my experience has been that his protagonist in the Dark Iceland series fails to evoke sympathy or even interest. That ending - blimey!" Search String: Summary | Sprache: Englisch. ―YRSA SIGURDARDOTTIR, bestselling Icelandic crime writer"The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. THE DARKNESS by Ragnar Jonasson Minotaur Books 10/16/18 CBTB Rating: 5/5 The Verdict: atmospheric, binge-worthy, and a contender for favorite book of the year. The Darkness (Book) : Ragnar Jónasson : "Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. Meet the agent with an impossible directive: solve the FBI's most bizarre cases. Before embarking on a writing career, Ragnar translated fourteen Agatha Christie novels into Icelandic. Praise for Ragnar Jonasson: ... "The Darkness melds an insightful character study with a solid plot for an outstanding novel." 'The Darkness is a true masterpiece of a crime novel, introducing an original protagonist, a plot full of twists and turns and an ending that leaves you gasping for air' - Yrsa Sigurdardottir. Yet another instant Ragnar Jonasson classic * Thomas Enger, bestselling author of the Henning Juul series * The Darkness is a bullet train of a novel, at once blazingly contemporary and Agatha-Christie old-fashioned. The Darkness is Ragnar Jonasson at the top of his game - deft plotting, a great central character and a story as chilling as the Icelandic winter. The Island is the second book in this series. — Ragnar Jonasson (@ragnarjo) September 16, 2020 The eight-part series will be set in Reykjavik, among the isolated fjords. This book was well-written, although I didn't care for the ending much. Don‘t waste your time on this one. "The Darkness is a bullet train of a novel, at once blazingly contemporary and Agatha-Christie old-fashioned. Become a Member and discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. I dare you not to be shocked." I got fed up with the main character and her ' miseries ' early on . I wouldn't say he is my favorite Scandinavia noir author, but he writes well and I will keep buying his books as they come out. Publication Information. - Booklist There was nothing uplifting and nothing positive about Iceland, other than the landscape. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Darkness: A Thriller (The Hulda Series Book 1). one of the great tragic heroines of contemporary detective fiction' Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom' Ian Rankin 'A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens. It got 2 stars for being an original story. There's a problem loading this menu right now. But these three books have grabbed me in a way that few seldom do: The Darkness, The Island, and now The Mist make me want to read them all over again, and I don't reread books. She dreads the loneliness, and the memories of her dark past that threaten to come back to haunt her. "Just finished The Darkness ... oh WOW!" These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Even her colleagues in the police seem determined to put the brakes on her investigation. Dark truths uncovered: a modern espionage thriller series with unexpected twists from the past. Over a year later Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir of the Reykjavík police is forced into early retirement at 64. That ending - blimey!" Done with the author. He's still killing. Could not finish this book. I couldn't put it down." The case is never solved. One positive is that she could work a cold case for two weeks before she left her job from the Reykjavik CID. And after so many years in law enforcement she seems to have no police skills at all or even common sense. I was hopeful that the protagonist would get her act together and have a life after her career. The Darkness by Ragnar Jónasson enraged me more than I ever expected to be enraged by a book. A young guy, that is a good officer, someone they really wanted, and she needed to go. Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2018. Jónasson pulls no punches as this grim tale builds to its stunning conclusion, one of the more remarkable in recent crime fiction. The Darkness: A Thriller (The Hulda Series Book 1), Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Ragnar Jonasson burst onto the American scene with Snowblind and Nightblind, the first two novels in the Ari Thor thriller series, and the praise was overwhelming. A young woman, an asylum seeker from Russia, is found murdered on the seaweed-covered rocks of the Vatnsleysuströnd in Iceland. Just could not root for him and thought him exceptionally dim. Just when I thought I couldn’t love Ragnar’s books more, he goes and writes THE DARKNESS - and man, is it excellent. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019. He watches. I couldn't put it down." Divided House (The Dark Yorkshire Crime Thrillers Book 1), Dead End Girl: A Gripping Serial Killer Thriller (Violet Darger Book 1), What Lies Beneath (Rutland crime series Book 1). Ragnar Jonasson burst onto the American scene with Snowblind and Nightblind, the first two novels in the Ari Thor thriller series, and the praise was overwhelming. After a cursory investigation, the death is declared a suicide and the case is … Reviews | The author belaboured the female detective's approaching retirement far too much, so the time spent on the cold case seemed to be lack lustre, with the classic younger male supervisor's ageism and hostility of a male colleague's mishandling of the original investigation. After a cursory investigation, the death is ruled a suicide and the case is quietly closed. “Ragnar Jonasson is the Stephen King of Icelandic thrillers.” - SHE READS THE HULDA SERIES The HULDA SERIES series revolves around female detective Hulda (literally meaning “hidden woman”) and is set in Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands, in an isolated fjord and on one of Iceland’s most picturesque and inaccessible islands. ―WILLIAM RYAN, bestselling author of The Holy Thief"Just finished TheDarkness ... oh WOW!" ―Booklist (starred review)"As an older female detective, Hulda is a refreshing addition to the genre. Praise for Ragnar Jonasson:“Jonasson is an automatic must-read for me ... possibly the best Scandi writer working today.” ―Lee Child, internationally bestselling author of the Jack Reacher thrillersPraise for The Darkness:"Jónasson pulls no punches as this grim tale builds to its stunning conclusion, one of the more remarkable in recent crime fiction. Please try again. Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. After a cursory investigation, the death is declared a suicide and the case is quietly closed. The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Darkness (Book) : Ragnar Jónasson : "Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. He waits. For me, the narrative was as tired as the detective was, and the ending was so unsatisfactory that I was left feeling I'd wasted my money. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man Article However, Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir is not looking forward to retirement, she has months to go, but no 0lans. After a cursory investigation, the death is declared a suicide and the case is … VERDICT: This heart-pounding tale will appeal to fans of Camilla Lackberg and those looking for a darker, more modern Agatha Christie-type mystery." Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018. The body of a young Russian woman washes up on an Icelandic shore. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. The plot is not particularly ingenious and the ending is outrageous and violates every principle of crime fiction. ‎ Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. After a c… Ragnar is the co-founder of the Reykjavik international crime writing festival Iceland Noir. Please try your request again later. His new series, "Hidden Iceland" fixes all that. "Spanning the icy streets of Reykjavik, the Icelandic highlands and cold, isolated fjords, The Darkness is an atmospheric thriller from Ragnar Jonasson, one of the most exciting names in Nordic Noir. Like its predecessors, The Darkness (2018) and The Island (2019), Jónasson’s latest is a labyrinthine murder mystery set against the bleak backdrop of Iceland. Or are his sights set on them …, Minotaur Books; Reissue edition (October 16, 2018).