It's supposed to be a relaxing New Age health resort on the west coast of Iceland, but Jonas Juliusson, the new owner, thinks it's haunted. So he calls in his lawyer, Thora Gudmundsdottir, to come investigate. But Thora's investigation quickly takes a dark turn when the young architect working at the resort is murdered on the beach and found naked, beaten, and with pins stuck in the souls of her feet. Now Jonas is one of the prime suspects. Thora, along with her German boyfriend, Matthew Reich, must act quickly to find out who the real murderer is before it's too late.
My Soul To Take by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is Nordic crime fiction at its best. There's something haunting about it. Sigurdardottir expertly weaves Iceland's unique culture and history into a deliciously compelling mystery. And Thora and Matthew are great characters; they also appear in Sigurdardottir's first novel, Last Rituals, which is a much darker and more disturbing mystery. I liked this novel better. It's fun and fast-paced and will keep you guessing until the very end.
Happy Reading!
Also by Yrsa Sigurdardottir: The Day is Dark
Oh, it sounds good! I've only read a few books about Iceland, but I've enjoyed them. And I always love a good mystery!
ReplyDeleteThen definitely check this book out. I really enjoyed both the setting and the mystery. And if you like this book, the author has written several others. :)
DeleteThis one sounds good! Since I "travel" through books, this seems like a fun way to take a quick trip to Iceland. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I first picked up this author...I was intrigued by the setting. Luckily, the rest of the book was equally good. :)
DeleteThis one sounds fantastic. Iceland fascinates me.
ReplyDeleteThat's what first intrigued me...and this author delivers. Plus, a book is much cheaper than a plane ticket. :)
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