Ashes to Dust: Thora Gudmundsdottir Book 3 by Yrsa Sigurdardottir (English) Pape

Description: Ashes to Dust by Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Philip Roughton Chilling Icelandic crime from the author of LAST RITUALS and MY SOUL TO TAKE FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thora peered at the floor, but couldnt see anything that could have frightened Markus that much, only three mounds of dust. She moved the light of her torch over them. It took her some time to realize what she was seeing and then it was all she could do not to let the torch slip from her hand. Good God, she said. She ran the light over the three faces, one after another. Sunken cheeks, empty eye-sockets, gaping mouths; they reminded her of photographs of mummies shed once seen in National Geographic. Who are these people?I don t know, said Markus...Bodies are discovered in one of the excavated houses at a volcanic tourist attraction dubbed The Pompeii of the North.Markus Magnusson, who was only a teenager when the volcano erupted, falls under suspicion and hires attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir to defend him - but when his childhood sweetheart is murdered his case starts to look more difficult, and the locals seem oddly reluctant to back him up...The third crime novel from international bestseller Yrsa Sigurdardottir, and the third featuring her popular heroine Thora, ASHES TO DUST is tense, taut and terrifying. Author Biography Yrsa Sigurdardottir works as a civil engineer in Reykjavik. Her books for children have won prizes and great acclaim. LAST RITUALS is her first adult novel. Review Publishers and blurb writers are competing to hail the new monarch of Nordic crime fiction.. I would be tempted to offer a name not from the obvious crime soil of Sweden or Norway, but from bleak and moody Iceland... - Marcel Berlins, The TimesA chilling read, enhanced by Sigurdardottirs taut plotting, realistic characters, and dry humour. - Metro Crime Books of the YearStands comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world - TLSI can see why so many people are enthusiastic about Yrsas work. Its very engaging, fresh and exciting. - James Patterson (on LAST RITUALS)She is entitled to join the front ranks of Nordic crime writers. - The TimesA fascinating setting and realistic characters make this an engrossing read - and Sigurdardottir maintains the intrigue as her clever plot unravels - MetroBrilliantly plotted and chilling - Daily MirrorAn absorbing mystery . . . Sigurdardottir makes the island under hot lava just as atmospherically chilling as she made Icelands dark winters in her two prior novels - The Times Promotional Chilling Icelandic crime from the author of LAST RITUALS and MY SOUL TO TAKE Long Description Thora peered at the floor, but couldnt see anything that could have frightened Markus that much, only three mounds of dust. She moved the light of her torch over them. It took her some time to realize what she was seeing and then it was all she could do not to let the torch slip from her hand. Good God, she said. She ran the light over the three faces, one after another. Sunken cheeks, empty eye-sockets, gaping mouths; they reminded her of photographs of mummies shed once seen in National Geographic. Who are these people? I don t know, said Markus... Bodies are discovered in one of the excavated houses at a volcanic tourist attraction dubbed The Pompeii of the North.Markus Magnusson, who was only a teenager when the volcano erupted, falls under suspicion and hires attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir to defend him - but when his childhood sweetheart is murdered his case starts to look more difficult, and the locals seem oddly reluctant to back him up...The third crime novel from international bestseller Yrsa Sigurdardottir, and the third featuring her popular heroine Thora, ASHES TO DUST is tense, taut and terrifying. Review Quote Yrsa Sigurdardottir has arrived, fully formed, it seems, as something of a unique talent in the field... [She] matches Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs in the bloodchiller stakes. Promotional "Headline" Chilling Icelandic crime from the author of LAST RITUALS and MY SOUL TO TAKE Description for Sales People ASHES TO DUST is just as gripping, grisly and chilling as Yrsas previous novels Details ISBN1444700073 Author Philip Roughton Pages 464 Year 2011 Translator Philip Roughton ISBN-10 1444700073 ISBN-13 9781444700077 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 839.6935 Media Book Imprint Hodder Paperback Short Title ASHES TO DUST YRSA SIGURDARDTT Language English Series Thora Gudmundsdottir Subtitle Thora Gudmundsdottir Book 3 Publication Date 2011-04-28 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton UK Release Date 2011-04-28 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-06-13 AU Release Date 2011-06-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36410136;

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