Arnaldur Indriðason
Writing
Biography
Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavik on 28 January 1961, the son of fellow Icelandic writer; Indriði G Thorsteinsson. Indriðason graduated with a degree in History from the University of Iceland in 1996. He worked for many years as a journalist and critic before he began writing novels. His books have since sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Outside Iceland, he is best known for his crime novels featuring Detective Erlendur and Sigurdur Óli, which are consistent bestsellers across Europe. The series has won numerous awards, including the Nordic Glass Key (for Jar City and for Silence of the Grave) and the CWA Gold Dagger (for Silence of the Grave).
Known For
When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
Contraband
A modern-day lawyer is sucked into an international conspiracy after being accused of a murder she didn't commit. Her only chance of freedom lies in uncovering the secret of an old German WWII aeroplane, long buried deep beneath the ice, before the CIA.
Operation Napoleon
A murder opens up a bleak trail of long buried secrets and small town corruption for a worn out police detective and his squad.
Jar City
A former sailor who has served prison sentences for alcohol smuggling fights to keep his family afloat. He is offered pay for a last tour of cargo between Reykjavik and Rotterdam. He agrees, in the hope to get out of debt, but unexpected events occur.
Reykjavik-Rotterdam
Kristin and Steve are living a quiet life in Iceland until an emergency call and a mysterious murder lead them on the trail of diamonds hidden during World War II. Intrigued by the mystery of the Wolf's Tears diamonds, they are joined by their fearless friend, sheep farmer Einar.. In pursuit of the treasure, the trio ends up in Finland via Germany, followed by hired killer Thomas, whose true motives are shrouded in mystery. In the archipelago of Turku, they come face to face with the ruthless industrialist Maxine, who is prepared to do anything to get her hands on the diamonds.