Operation Napoleon
by Arnaldur Indridason
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Pub Date Sep 27 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Macmillan | Minotaur
Description
"Indridason fills the void that remainds after you've read Stieg Larsson's novels." --USA Today
Prepare for sizzling action in a riveting stand alone thriller from Arnaldur Indridason, the award-winning author of the Inspector Erlunder series.
Why is the US Army trying to secretively remove a plane from an Icelandic glacier, and why are they threatened by a young Icelandic rescue volunteer who manages to contact his sister Kristen before disappearing off the face of the earth? Kristin, who will not rest until she discovers the truth of her brother's fate, soon is in great danger herself, leading her on a long and hazardous journey in search of the key to the riddle about Operation Napoleon. Flashback to 1945, when a German bomber flies over Iceland in a blizzard. The crew have lost their way and crash on a glacier. Puzzlingly, there are both German and American officers on board. One of the senior German officers claims that their best chance of survival is to try to walk to the nearest farm and sets off, a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist, only to disappear into the white vastness. Exceptional prose meets nonstop action in this spellbinding standalone by Arnaldur Indridason, who is critically acclaimed around the globe.Advance Praise
Praise for ARNALDUR INDRIDASON:
"Arnaldur Indridason and Stieg Larsson produced two of the best crime novels this year." --The London Times
"Every one of these writers is good [Hakan Nesser, Kjell Eriksson, Ake Edwardson, Helene Tursten, Karin Fossum], but in my book, Arnaldur Indridason is even better." --Joe Queenen, Los Angeles Times
“A commanding new voice . . . puts Iceland on the map as a major destination for enthusiasts of Nordic crime fiction.” --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review on Silence of the Grave
"Classic mystery fiction, both compassionate and thrilling. Indridason is about to become one of the brightest stars in the genre's dark skies." --John Connolly
“A haunting and elegant novel . . . a writer of astonishing gravitas and talent." --John Lescroart
"Mesmerizing... [An] enthralling narrative." --The Wall Street Journal
"Remarkable...another top-notch story from Indridason, its lyrical melancholy matched by the depth of its characterizations." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Highly recommended for fans of Indridason’s previous mysteries and lovers of Scandinavian crime fiction.” --Library Journal (starred)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780312659103 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
