Silence of the Grave

Reykjavik Murder Mysteries, Book 2

By: Arnaldur Indridason

Narrated by: George Guidall

Inspector Erlendur returns in this gripping Icelandic thriller

When a skeleton is discovered half-buried in a construction site outside of ReykjavIk, Inspector Erlendur finds himself knee-deep in both a crime scene and an archeological dig. Bone by bone, the body is unearthed, and the brutalizing history of a family who lived near the building site comes to light along with it. Was the skeleton a man or a woman, a victim or a killer, and is this a simple case of murder or a long-concealed act of justice?

As Erlendur tries to crack this cold case, he must also save his drug-addicted daughter from self destruction and somehow glue his hopelessly fractured family back together. Like the chilly Nordic mysteries of Henning Mankell and Karen Fossum, Arnaldur Indridason delivers a stark police procedural full of humanity and pathos, a classic noir from a very cold place.

©2002 Arnaldur Indridason, English translation ©2005 by Bernard Scudder (P)2012 Recorded Books

Powerful and overwhelming

An interesting Icelandic tale the best and worst of humanity A story of survival suffering hate strength and dignity and murder of souls!

Keep me hanging!!!!

What did you love best about Silence of the Grave?

I apologize this must be over my head but why would I love where the grave is ????.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

there was a movie that kept me like that it was presidio this movie had me til the end. This is my 2nd book there isn't much this days that can do that but so far this books are, I love it keep me in that zone.!!!

Which scene was your favorite?

when she found love and got to see what that really feel like.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

cry.!!!

Any additional comments?

I didn't think I would like a book that was translated from another country but I really love this one it give me a insite of how my are other brother and sister are to me that is the bast thing that can happen don't stop I would love to know more about Iceland and the surrounding Country in your books. Thank you for your life in book or what your country like.

Very interesting

Good characters and interesting storyline. Now I need to find 15 words to complete my review so audible will accept it.

Wanted to review another book : Artic Chill

Should have taken reviews of Artic Chill to heart! It was awful and BORING. I was so disappointed because I have loved the author and of course, George Guidall is the BEST!
I returned Artic Chill. I plan to order another book by Indridason because I do not want to give up just because of one bad story. Honestly, the same questions were asked over and over and the story just never went anywhere. I was surprised to learn about racism being an issue. I have been fascinated with Iceland and have just begun to explore its history and culture. I have a lot to learn.

Excellent story.

Any additional comments?

For those of us that experienced the "soul murder" of domestic violence, this book describes it accurately.