A review by ru_ro
The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indriðason

4.0

Thank you Macmillan and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy. The intricate plot of The Darkness Knows unravels at the slow-burn pace typical of Nordic Noir. A retired detective haunted by a cold (in more ways than one) case, navigates not only the tangled web of 30-year-old evidence, but also his personal grief and memories attached to a recent loss. Each character is, in their own way, plagued with personal demons, tragedy, and the lasting effects of Iceland’s financial collapse. Indridason’s writing brings Iceland to life, from the desolate, baron ice caps to the crowded city streets, and shows how the globalization of Iceland has impacted its insular, formally isolated community. A great read; I look forward to seeing where this Konrad series goes next.