Tag Archives: Iceland

“Animal Life” by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir – Book Review

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Fictionophile

Translated from the Icelandic by Brian Fitzgibbon “When a person finally understands what matters, he has often started to ail and hasn’t long to go.” Having never read this author before, I had no preconceived notions as to what I … Continue reading →

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“Red As Blood” by Lilja Sigurðardóttir – Book Review

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

Áróra has returned to her birthplace, Iceland, to find her missing sister, Ísafold. Now, she has come to realize that she is probably looking for her sister’s body. Áróra, who lived in Edinburgh, is a financial investigator, though to make … Continue reading →

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“Night Shadows” by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir – Book Review

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

Night Shadows is the third novel in the FORBIDDEN ICELAND series The Icelandic Police team of criminal investigators include: Hörður Höskuldsson – leader of the Akranes Criminal Investigation Division. With many local connections, he is in charge of the entire … Continue reading →

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“Red As Blood” by Lilja Sigurdardóttir #CoverReveal @OrendaBooks #CrimeThriller @lilja1972

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Fictionophile

It is my absolute delight to share with you the stunning cover of Lilja Sigurdardóttir’s new novel, “Red As Blood” which will be published on October 13, 2022 by Orenda Books. “Red As Blood” is the second installment in the … Continue reading →

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“Cold As Hell” by Lilja Sigurðardóttir – Book Review

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Fictionophile

When Áróra returns to her birthplace, Iceland, she does so under duress – at the behest of her mother. Her sister, Ísafold, has disappeared and her mother wants Áróra to find her. Áróra has been back to Iceland many times … Continue reading →

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“Girls Who Lie” by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir – Book Review

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Fictionophile

Girls Who Lie is the second novel in the FORBIDDEN ICELAND series The Icelandic Police team of criminal investigators include: Hörður Höskuldsson – leader of the Akranes Criminal Investigation Division. With many local connections, he is in charge of the … Continue reading →

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“The Creak on the Stairs” by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir – Book Review

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Fictionophile

The Creak on the Stairs is the first in the electrifying FORBIDDEN ICELAND series The Icelandic Police team of criminal investigators include: Hörður Höskuldsson – leader of the Akranes Criminal Investigation Division. With many local connections, he is in charge … Continue reading →

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