| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
330 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
An Inspector Erlendur novel ; 8 |
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Arnaldur Indriðason, 1961-
Inspector Erlendur novel ; 8.
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| Note |
"First published with the title Svörtuloft in 2009 by Forlagí, Reykjavík." |
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"A Thomas Dunne book." |
| Summary |
A man is making a crude leather mask with an iron spike fixed in the middle of the forehead. It is a "death mask," once used by Icelandic farmers to slaughter calves, and he has revenge in mind. Meanwhile, a school reunion has left Inspector Erlendur's colleague Sigurdur Óli unhappy with life in the police force. When a favor to a friend goes wrong and a woman dies before his eyes, Óli has a murder investigation on his hands. |
| Language |
Translation of: Svörtuloft. |
| Subject |
Erlendur Sveinsson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
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Reykjavík (Iceland) -- Fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Mystery fiction.
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| Added Author |
Cribb, Victoria, translator.
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| Added Title |
Svörtuloft. English
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| ISBN |
9781250000392 hardcover |
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9781250055880 17.00 |
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1250055881 17.00 |
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1250000394 hardcover |
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