The Darkness

A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens... first rate and highly recommended

Lee Child, on, Snowblind

A modern take on Agatha Christie-­-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom . . .

Ian Rankin, on, Snowblind

A very good book, gripping and interesting, with all the threads carefully managed. Hopefully the author will publish as many books as possible with lead character Hulda

Vikan Magazine, on The Island

Distinctive blend of Nordic noir and golden age detective fiction...atmospheric...economical and evocative prose

The Guardian on Nightblind

His clues are traditional and beautifully finessed - and he keeps you turning the pages

The Independent on Snowblind

Hulda Hermannsdottir is a welcome addition to the selection of Icelandic crime fiction protagonists . . . It is almost impossible to put the book down until the last word has been read

Fréttablaðið ****

Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir ...all the skilful plotting of an old-fashioned whodunit although it feels bitingly contemporary in setting and tone

Sunday Express

Out of all of Ragnar's books, this is the one I like the most . . . The book of his which reminds me most of Agatha Christie

Kiljan, on The Island

Ragnar Jónasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty - a must-read addition to the growing canon of Iceland Noir

Peter James

Seductive ... an old-fashioned murder mystery with a strong central character and the fascinating background of a small Icelandic town cut off by snow. Ragnar does claustrophobia beautifully

Ann Cleeves

The ending hits the reader like a kick in the stomach

FRÉTTATIMINN ****

The threads lie in various places, the plot is well woven and the pieces in the puzzle come together well in the end. The structure is good, the main characters are believable, the story flows well, everyone is a suspect á la Agatha Christie and the solution unveils the mystery and leads the readers to the truth. But not all the truth, as some things are better left hidden

Morgunbladid (Icelandic newspaper)

The threads lie in various places, the plot is well woven and the pieces in the puzzle come together well in the end. The structure is good, the main characters are believable, the story flows well, everyone is a suspect á la Agatha Christie and the solution unveils the mystery and leads the readers to the truth. But not all the truth, as some things are better left hidden

Morgunbladid **** on The Island