Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
280
Novel • Fiction
Reykjavík, Iceland • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason follows Reykjavík Inspector Erlendur Sveinsson as he investigates a decades-old skeleton found at a construction site. Simultaneously, Erlendur confronts his own personal struggles while unearthing secrets that link past events to present-day issues. The story interweaves crime solving with deep, human connections.
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Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason is praised for its gripping narrative and complex characters. Critics commend the atmospheric setting and depth of the storyline. However, some note its slow pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of Nordic noir and mystery genres.
Readers who relish Silence of the Grave by Bernard Scudder and Arnaldur Indriðason likely enjoy atmospheric Scandinavian crime fiction. Fans of Henning Mankell’s Faceless Killers or Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will appreciate the haunting, intricately woven narratives and character-driven mysteries in this novel.
23,611 ratings
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280
Novel • Fiction
Reykjavík, Iceland • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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