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A review by jmatkinson1
The Shadow District by Arnaldur Indriðason
4.0
Wartime Reykjavik and the body of a young woman is found behind the National Theatre. Joining forces to solve the case are a local detective and a Canadian military policeman with Icelandic roots. There investigations lead to the linked death of another girl out in the north country and to a young student. In the present day retired detective Konrad is helping the police solve the murder of a 90-year man but his investigations lead to the wartime crimes and they cast doubt on the who was the real perpetrator.
Written between two time zones this novel juxtaposes crime-fighting past and present. Iceland was a major military base firstly for the British and then for the US, young woman were courted by soldiers and this was known as 'The Situation'. Descriptions for wartime Iceland were detailed and evocative and I loved the links to folklore as well. The plot was suitability labyrinthine and satisfied and the characters are developing nicely for further instalments.
Written between two time zones this novel juxtaposes crime-fighting past and present. Iceland was a major military base firstly for the British and then for the US, young woman were courted by soldiers and this was known as 'The Situation'. Descriptions for wartime Iceland were detailed and evocative and I loved the links to folklore as well. The plot was suitability labyrinthine and satisfied and the characters are developing nicely for further instalments.