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Best of the 4 I’ve read in this series so far. Three seemingly disparate plot lines are woven together at times and interesting connections made through novel plot devices. Best crimes/plots of any in the series so far and hoping a sign of more to come!

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3.0

I listened to this as an audiobook and had a hard time keeping up with all the characters and storylines. I wish the US releases of Jonasson's books were in chronological order--the numbers they've given these aren't and it's confusing when Ari doesn't have a kid and then does and then doesn't. BUT, I enjoyed this mystery. I'll keep working through his books.

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4.0

Another very solid showing in Jonasson's Dark Iceland series. This is my favourite so far, and I was seriously hooked throughout. Multiple storylines converge in really interesting ways, and the resolution was immensely satisfying.

Yeah, I'm aware of how infuriatingly vague that is, but it's crime fiction, people! Even a list of characters can spoil the plot! I really enjoy Ari Thor as a character, even if I don't think I'd like him as
a person - lucky for me, he's fictional. I was pleased to see Isrun back, and I loved her arc and subsequent character development. I can't wait to move on to the next book - I'm firmly on the Icelandic Noir train, thanks to Jonasson. Choo choo!

**also, I listened to the audiobook and Leighton Pugh is as wonderful as he was in the last book**

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4.0

I just love reading Ragar’s books. The pacing is fantastic, the characters interesting, the atmosphere spectacular. I just enjoy his books so much. This one, like the other ones in the series, did not disappoint. I guessed all the way to the end.

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