The Shadow District
The Shadow District

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

Publisher: Vintage Books

Published: 2018-03

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781784704421

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OLD CRIMES, NEW CONSEQUENCES THE PAST In wartime Reykjavik, a young woman is found strangled behind the National Theatre, a rough and dangerous area of the city known as 'the shadow district'. An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer. THE PRESENT A 90-year-old man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Konrad, a former detective now bored with retirement, finds newspaper cuttings in the dead man's home reporting the shadow district murder that date back to the second world war. It's a crime that Konrad remembers, having grown up in the same neighbourhood. A MISSING LINK Why, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? Did the police arrest the wrong man? How are these cases linked across the decades? Will Konrad's link to the past help him solve the case and finally lay the ghosts of wartime Reykjavik to rest? THE SHADOW DISTRICT IS THE FIRST IN A MAJOR NEW SERIES OF NOVELS FROM THE WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER ARNALDUR INDRIDASON

The Shadow Killer
The Shadow Killer

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1250124050

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The Shadow Killer is the extraordinary second book in the compelling new series from award-winning Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridason, following The Shadow District. "Indridason is an international literary phenom." –Harlan Coben "Puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction." –Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "One of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation."–The London Sunday Times "No wonder Arnaldur Indridason won so many awards. He's a great storyteller, and American readers will overwhelmingly agree." –C.J. Box A man is found murdered in a small apartment in Reykjavík, shot in the head with a pistol. The police’s attention is immediately drawn to the foreign soldiers who are on every street corner in the summer of 1941. So begins officers Flóvent and Thorson’s investigation, which will lead them down a path darker than either of them expected, and force them to reckon with their own demons.

The Darkness Knows
The Darkness Knows

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2021-08-17

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1250765471

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Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason, the "undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller." —The Guardian (UK) A frozen body is discovered in the icy depths of Langjökull glacier, apparently that of a businessman who disappeared thirty years before. At the time, an extensive search and police investigation yielded no results—one of the missing man’s business associates was briefly held in custody, but there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him. Now the associate is arrested again and Konrad, the retired policeman who originally investigated the disappearance, is called back to reopen the case that has weighed on his mind for decades. When a woman approaches him with new information that she obtained from her deceased brother, progress can finally be made in solving this long-cold case. In The Darkness Knows, the master of Icelandic crime writing reunites readers with Konrad, the unforgettable retired detective from The Shadow District. This is a powerful and haunting story about the poisonous secrets and cruel truths that time eventually uncovers.

The Shadow District
The Shadow District

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1250124034

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A deeply compassionate story of old crimes and their consequences, The Shadow District is the first in a thrilling new series by internationally bestselling author Arnaldur Indridason. THE PAST In wartime Reykjavik, Iceland, a young woman is found strangled in 'the shadow district', a rough and dangerous area of the city. An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer. THE PRESENT A 90-year-old man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Konrad, a former detective now bored with retirement, finds newspaper cuttings reporting the WWII shadow district murder in the dead man’s home. It’s a crime that Konrad remembers, having grown up in the same neighborhood. A MISSING LINK Why, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? Did the police arrest the wrong man? Will Konrad's link to the past help him solve the case and finally lay the ghosts of WWII Reykjavik to rest?

The Shadow District
The Shadow District

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1784704415

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LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2018 The first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide bestseller Arnaldur Indridason THE PAST In wartime Reykjavík, a young woman is found strangled in a dangerous area known as ‘the shadow district’. An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer. THE PRESENT An elderly man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Konrád, a retired detective, finds old newspaper cuttings in the man’s home reporting the shadow district murder. It’s a crime Konrád remembers, having grown up in the same neighbourhood. A MISSING LINK Why, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? How are these events connected across the decades? And will Konrád’s link to the past help him solve the case and finally lay the ghosts of wartime Reykjavík to rest? ‘Arnaldur Indridason introduces a new hero… Beautifully told’ The Times ‘An international literary phenomenon’ Harlan Coben

Modeling and Computation in Engineering II
Modeling and Computation in Engineering II

Author: Liquan Xie

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-05-21

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1138000582

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Modeling and Computation in Engineering II (CMCE 2013, Hong Kong, 22-23 June 2013) includes 50 contributions on modeling and simulation technology, which were presented at the 2nd SREE Conference on Modeling and Computation in Engineering (CMCE 2013) and the 3rd SREE Workshop on Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering (AMCE 2013), both held in Hong Kong, 22-23 June 2013 . The topics covered include: - Modeling technology - Simulation technology and tools - Computation methods and their engineering applications - Mechanics in engineering Modeling and Computation in Engineering II reviews recent advances in multiple areas, including applied mechanics & civil engineering, modeling & simulation in engineering, design theories, construction science and advanced material applications in building structures, underground structures, bridge structures, hydraulic engineering, municipal engineering, port and coastal engineering, road and transportation engineering, and will be invaluable to academics and professional interested in civil, hydraulic and mechanical engineering.

Loom of Shadows
Loom of Shadows

Author: Evangeline Yarrow

Publisher: Publifye AS

Published: 2024-09-28

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 8233931578

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""Loom of Shadows"" is an urban fantasy where reality is a tapestry waiting to be rewoven. Naia, a young textile artist, discovers she possesses an extraordinary ability to manipulate the very fabric of existence. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant, multicultural metropolis, this story weaves together strands of diverse mythologies, creating a rich and textured world. As Naia unravels the mysteries of her newfound power, she becomes entangled in a sinister plot that threatens to tear apart the city's intricate social fabric. The story explores profound themes of identity and heritage, while celebrating the interconnectedness of all things. Lin's lyrical prose brings this magical realm to life, painting vivid imagery that immerses readers in a world where quantum theory and folklore intertwine. Through alternating perspectives, including those of mythological creatures living secretly among humans, the narrative offers a unique and captivating glimpse into a reality where the lines between magic and science blur.

Light of the Outsider
Light of the Outsider

Author: Matthew Wayne Selznick

Publisher: MWS Media

Published: 2020-06-18

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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In this stand-alone character-driven fantasy thriller debuting a brand-new, original world, desperate people vie to find a kidnapped prince before magical and political pressures threaten the stability of the entire continent and millions of lives. "The invitation was a trap..." For menial palace servants Sot and Lama, the infant prince represents a means to finally escape their disappointing, stagnant lives... and each other. The tavernkeep, Kug, is torn between duty to his family and the fate of the realm, not to mention the very real chance that all choices lead to personal ruin. The sellsong, Talen, hides paralyzing survivor's guilt beneath brash exuberance. If he can rescue the infant prince, will he find the resolve to restore his family name and his own sense of worth? Dennick, the sellsword with compromised loyalties, faces an impossible choice -- save the prince, or save the love of his life? Either way... will he lose everything that matters, not least himself? Rajen is the gifted practitioner of a forbidden magickal art, forced to keep her true self hidden. The forking future holds many paths for her... will she follow the road to her future freedom, and at what cost? And even if this disparate, desperate bunch achieve their objectives... Wresting their prize from the foul forces of a nefarious, reality-threatening plot and bringing him back alive are two different things... In LIGHT OF THE OUTSIDER... Is there magic? You bet! Crime? The whole thing's set off by a vile act. A few, in fact. Violence? Yes. Sudden, brutal, and final. Intrigue? Sure! The fates of a child, a city, an empire, and maybe an entire world are at stake. LIGHT OF THE OUTSIDER is a character-driven low fantasy with a touch of noir and just a hint of cosmic horror oozing between the cracks, as if George R. R. Martin ("Game of Thrones") and James Ellroy ("L. A. Confidential") had a literary love child and left the squawking sport on a filthy altar in the woods to be discovered... by you!