The Legacy

A Thriller

De: Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Narrado por: Lucy Paterson

From Icelandic author Yrsa Sigurdardottir comes a thrilling and unique audiobook series

The Legacy is the first installment in a stunning new audiobook series from the author of The Silence of the Sea, winner of the 2015 Petrona Award for best Scandinavian Crime Novel.

The only person who might have the answers to a baffling murder case is the victim’s seven-year-old daughter, found hiding in the room where her mother died. And she’s not talking.

The Legacy is the first installment in a fantastic new series featuring the psychologist Freyja and the police officer Huldar.

Newly-promoted, out of his depth, detective Huldar turns to Freyja for her expertise with traumatized young people. Freyja, who distrusts the police in general and Huldar in particular, isn’t best pleased. But she’s determined to keep little Margret safe.

It may prove tricky. The killer is leaving them strange clues: warnings in text messages, sums scribbled on bits of paper, numbers broadcast on the radio. He’s telling a dark and secret story—but can they crack the code? And if they do, will they be next?

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Narrator Lucy Paterson's slightly husky and sometimes dispassionate voice weaves an atmosphere of Icelandic chill. The murders are shocking, and the lack of graphic description adds to that chill. Prepare to spend hours with nerves jangling. ...This is the start of a new series featuring Freyja, and one hopes Paterson will narrate as well." -AudioFile

Praise for The Legacy:

"[A] relentlessly paced series launch...Few readers will be able to put down this powerful tale of revenge."—Publishers Weekly (starred)

"A complex, character-driven procedural, powerfully rooted in buried secrets of childhood trauma. Recommended for fans of Tana French and Camilla Lackberg."—Booklist (starred)

"Brilliant . . . her best novel to date"—The Globe and Mail on The Legacy

"The Legacy is the start of an exciting new direction for Yrsa Sigurdardottir. The horror of a decades-old family separation provides the catalyst for dark crimes and a complex investigation."—Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill

"We have always been able to rely on Yrsa Sigurdardóttir for a good story well told, and DNA is no exception. A strong sense of place, interesting characters and a chilling plot make The Legacy a novel to savor."—Peter Robinson

"If you like your crime fiction dark and engaging, look no further. A cracking start to a new series by Yrsa Sigurdardottir."—Mari Hannah on The Legacy

"Yrsa remains the queen of Icelandic thriller writers."—Guardian on The Legacy


Praise for Yrsa Sigurdardottir:

"Iceland's outstanding crime novelist."—Daily Express

"I can see why so many people are enthusiastic about Yrsa's work. It's very engaging, fresh and exciting."—James Patterson

Great Non-Stop Anticipation

This is a new author for me and the translation is incredible. The writing is really good and although there are quite a few in the primary and secondary cast their development is good. Emotions feel real and visceral whether frustration with solving the murders or the mind blowing fear of knowing your demise ends in torture. To have such a small child carry such a huge part of the book is incredible. It was her voice that brought me to tears a few times. Really a great listen!

Narration was excellent capturing all the characters and the extreme emotional ranges!!

Another FANTASTIC read from Yrsa!

The rating system needs to add more stars to properly rate Yrsa's books - they're that good!

4

This one surprised me. I've enjoyed the Scandinavian noir writers Audible
brought into America. Not every
one- the older ones ate better....but I Iistened to most of
this- skipping the
short parts describing murders.
It starts out so well, a riveting thriller!
I'm still puzzling
the ending. :-)
I will buy another title by the author.

Lucy Paterson is fantastic

Creepy, atmospheric and expertly read by Lucy Paterson. The story’s resolution is far-fetched but the characters are effectively 3-dimensional so it’s satisfying throughout.

Very much a whodunnit. Clever, interesting, and fun characters

I thought the plot was really unique and most of the characters quite likeable. I struggled with the gruesomeness of the murders, but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed this murder mystery!