Snowblind

Ari Thor Arason has been studying to become a policeman after giving up on philosophy and theology.  To his surprise he is offered a job in Siglufjordor, up by the Arctic Circle.  His girlfriend, Kristin is not impressed and stays in Reykjavik to continue her studies.

They are unable to be together for Christmas, and Ari Thor feels that they are growing apart.  Early in January there is an accident at the local theatre where a well known author appears to have fallen down a set of stairs to his death.  Ari Thor is unsure about the cause of the fall, while his boss, Tomas is positive that it was an accident.

A few days later a woman is found partially naked out in the snow near her home; she has some slashes on her body.  Paramedics determine that she has a slight pulse.  Could her husband have done this to her.  Not long after this, Kristin calls Ari Thor, wondering what’s is going on.  She had just seen about the woman in the snow on the internet.

As Ari Thor’s investigation progresses, he discovers evidence of a 25 year old killing, plus one that had happened in Denmark.  How can he prove his case?

Author Ragnar Jonasson writes as if he was describing a picture.  You see things in your mind’s eye.  He had me captured on his first page.  His first novel is fast paced with a surprising conclusion.  This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and hard to put down.  I’m looking forward to reading the sequels.