Description:
1st in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series, lawyer and single mom, Reykjavik, Iceland

Mystery Lovers Review:
Looking for a new author and aren’t we all? Try Yrsa Sigurdardottir’s first novel for adults. An award winning writer of children’s books, Sigurdardottir is a native of Iceland and portrays her native land with its dark history in a most enjoyable, witty and charming way. The main character, attorney, Thora Guomundsdottir and her new partner, Matthew Reich are asked to investigate the brutal death of a visiting student. The country’s history of witchcraft and torture, its dark traditions are a long way from modern Reykjavik. By blending the past and the present effortlessly, the writer delivers a compelling read. [JA]