Author:Arnaldur Indridason,Bernard Scudder,Saul Reichlin
An old man is found murdered in his Reykjavik flat.
A cryptic note and a photograph of a young girl's grave are left behind.
DID THE DEAD MAN’S PAST COME BACK TO HAUNT HIM?
Inspector Erlendur discovers that several decades ago the victim was accused, but not convicted, of an unsolved crime. As he follows a fascinating trail of strange forensic evidence, Inspector Erlendur uncovers secrets that are much larger than the murder of one man — dark secrets that have been carefully guarded for many, many years…
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‘A chilling Icelandic saga of the DNA age’ Independent
FROM CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD-WINNING CRIME WRITER ARNALDUR INDRIDASON
A chilling read
—— The TimesHighly recommended...thoroughly gripping...impressively moving
—— Time OutA chilling Icelandic saga of the DNA age. This careful, sparsely-written book operates at a deeper level than most crime fiction
—— IndependentThe compulsion to continue reading never wanes and most impressively the ending doesn't buckle under the weight of expectation ... a persistently satisfying read
—— Sunday TimesA great cracking read ... I couldn't put it down
—— Ryan TubridyAn ambitiously structured and compelling "whydunnit"
—— Daily MailCompelling, clever and dark ... you'll gobble it up in one go
—— Heat MagazineA page-turning, one-sitting read from a brand new master of psychological suspense
—— Sunday IndependentWe read this in one sitting ... satisfyingly unnerving
—— Woman's WayAll I know is I stayed awake until 3am to finish it, which I haven't done with a new novel for longer than I can remember
—— Irish IndependentHer writing is stylish, the characters are vivid ... Can't recommend it highly enough
—— Rick O'SheaMagnificent ... compulsively readable ... stunning, shock and superb
—— Frank McGuinness"I expected more of a reaction the first time I hit her" ... The No 1 bestselling story of the making of a sociopath that has been compared to Gone Girl
—— From the Publisher's DescriptionCompelling, clever and dark, unlike any other psychological thriller you will have read before ... you'll gobble it up in one go
—— Heat MagazineThe compulsion to continue reading never wanes ... a persistently satisfying read.
—— Sunday TimesTruly excellent, beautifully written ... strongly recommended
—— Sophie HannahCool, confident and classy, Eva Dolan's LONG WAY HOME is a stand out debut that combines intelligent, issue-led crime fiction with a vivid prose style, a compelling plot and a detective duo to root for. Dolan provides a fresh and fascinating insight into a little-known aspect of Modern Britain, and I can't wait to read more of DI Zigic and DS Ferreira in future books
—— Chris EwanLong Way Home is a truly exceptional debut crime novel, a perceptive, smart and harrowing look at modern England. Written with great skill, confidence and originality, it feels like a game-changer for twenty-first century British crime fiction
—— Doug Johnstone, author of Smokeheads and Hit and RunLong Way Home gave me that tingle of excitement that only happens rarely, the feeling I got when I first read George Pelecanos and Dennis Lehane - the combination of brilliant writing, a thrilling plot and social heart. I genuinely think it's one of the best debuts I've ever read
—— Mark EdwardsEva Dolan is the real deal. Plenty of contemporary British crime writers claim to write about the real world but in Dolan's brave, brilliant debut she nails it completely. The Daily Mail will hate it. I loved it.
—— Martyn WaitesA pacy, twisty, compelling and addictive crime thriller - but it's so much more besides. For me, the best experiences in literature are those that take you somewhere you don't know; to people and places you have never encountered. I was hoping for a rattling good page-turner. I wasn't expecting anything quite so profound
—— Kevin SampsonEva Dolan’s stunning novel is a gritty and unflinching look into a seedy, violent world that most of us would rather pretend never existed. In DI Zigic and DS Fereira, Dolan has created two authentic and intriguing characters
—— Howard Linskey, author of The Drop and The DamageCrisp and intelligent writing, strong characters, a great mystery and an engaging style. From the first page, I knew I was in safe hands
—— Dan Smith, author of The Child Thief and Red WinterA novel set in Peterborough might not be the most tempting of premises, but this is worth your time detective duo Zigic and Ferreira, Dolan has created two engaging characters. The first of a series, this is a promising debut that pulls no punches
—— ShortlistWith such compelling characters, Dolan breathes new life into the police procedural novel and marks herself out as an exciting writer to watch
—— UK Press SyndicationDolan's a terrific new talent, and I can't wait to be kept awake by her next novel
—— Kate Saunders , SagaA great read, a real page turner and a very satisfactory ending
—— Jeremy Ransome , Spalding GuardianAn impressive series debut, and the next book will be eagerly awaited
—— Good Book GuideRaw and real start to a new series
—— Sarah Hilary , Red OnlineWhat could be standard police procedural stands out for its excellent character work and the timely way it deals with hot-button political topics dominating the headlines
—— HeraldThe plot is tight, the anger righteous but not worthy, and the action thrilling. Happily she has a new novel out next year
—— MetroWell paced and packed with some genuinely surprising twists and turns, not to mention a sneaky red herring or two…, the book will definitely keep your interest piqued to the end
—— Cambridge NewsGripping…Excellent book.
—— Dorothy Flaxman , NudgeAn assured and compelling debut that brings multi-cultural Britain vividly to life. I feel I know Zigic and Ferreira, the protagonists of this terrific novel, and look forward to their next outing. I hope I don’t have to wait too long
—— Craig Roberston, author of Random and Witness the Dead