Indridason, Arnaldur

New York. 2012. September 2012. Minotaur/St Martin’s. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 9780312659110. Translated from the Icelandic by Anna Yates. 281 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Keith Hayes. keywords: Mystery Iceland Literature Translated. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Arnaldur Indridason has proven himself to be a master of the mystery genre with his critically acclaimed Inspector Erlendur series, which has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. Now, in Outrage, this superlative crime writer author has written his best book to date, with exceptional prose, heart pounding suspense, and a mystery that is not solved until the last page. Haunted by personal demons, Detective Erlendur decides to take a short leave of absence, putting a female detective, Elínborg, in charge while he is gone. When a troubling case lands on Elínborg's desk, she's quickly thrust into a violent and volatile situation with extremely high stakes. Soon, her investigation uncovers a twisted tale of double lives that may be connected to the unsolved disappearance of a young girl. The clock is ticking to solve the case before a serial rapist strikes again. Reviewers everywhere rave about Indridason's smart and fast-paced Reykjavík thrillers, which exemplify the very best in international crime fiction. Perfect for the many devoted fans of this series as well as for the reader who's never visited Iceland through Indridason's books, OUTRAGE will lead you down a trail of hidden violence, psychological brutality, and wrongs that may never fully be righted. inventory #18231 ISBN: 9780312659110.