Cold as Hell: The breakout bestseller, first in the addictive An Áróra Investigation series

Name: Cold as Hell: The breakout bestseller, first in the addictive An Áróra Investigation series
Price: 8.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (3384 reviews)
Author: Lilja Sigurdardóttir

by Lilja Sigurdardóttir

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.1 (3,384)

4.1 stars from 3,384 reviews. Top 66% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

276 pages~4.6 hr readPublished by Orenda BooksPublished 2021-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love Nordic noir that feels genuinely unsettling rather than cosy, with protagonists who are civilians getting pulled into danger.
You want a tightly plotted thriller where the setting (midnight sun, isolated Iceland) becomes part of the menace.
You're looking for the start of a series where you can get hooked on a new character and world, not a standalone.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer uplifting or fast-paced thrillers where the protagonist stays in control. Áróra is often out of her depth.
You want a detective protagonist or procedural structure. This is messier and more personal than police work.
You're after cosy crime or humorous mysteries. The tone here is bleak and the stakes feel real.

About this book

Áróra returns to Iceland when her estranged sister Ísafold goes missing. She discovers that her sister has disappeared without trace, leading her into an increasingly dark web of intrigue and manipulation. As Áróra investigates, she confronts Ísafold's abusive, drug-dealing boyfriend Björn and probes her sister's reclusive neighbours, who have reasons for staying hidden. With help from police officer Daníel, she attempts to track her sister's movements and begins to follow Björn—unaware that she herself is being watched. Baffled by conflicting details and disoriented by Iceland's midnight sun, Áróra pursues the truth. This is the first novel in the An Áróra Investigation series. The plot involves domestic abuse, high-finance dealings, and illegal immigration. Winner: Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year.

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Currently around #116K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 48% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 3,384 reviews

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