She was first published in english in 2007 with the novel last rituals. Yrsa sigurdardottir is a writer of both childrens books and crime fiction. The series is set in the icelandic capital of reykjavik and a follows single mother thora gudmundsdottirs career working as a lawyer. A chilling crime novel from the queen of icelandic crime and author of the highlyacclaimed last rituals. My soul to take is a chilling, dark and witty crime novel, and a welcome return. This is the second book of the series that was published on 28th april 2009. The horror of a decadesold family separation provides the catalyst for dark crimes and a complex investigation. Written by yrsa sigurdardottir, audiobook narrated by elizabeth wiley. Books of the year independent yrsa sigurdardottir brilliantly conjures an atmosphere of creeping menace and unreality.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 by sigurdardottir, yrsa, scudder, bernard, yates, anna isbn. The undesired by yrsa sigurdardottir minotaur books. In my soul to take, yrsa sigurdardottirs second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, thora travels to icelands west coast to assist a client who needs her help in a real estate transaction. Icelands queen of crime yrsa sigurdardottir brings her newest series to the us in february, and its an absolute knockout. Below is a list of yrsa sigurdardottirs books in order of when they were first released. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir, 9780340920664, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She made her crime fiction debut in 2005 with last rituals, the first instalment in the thora gudmundsdottir series, and has been translated into more than 30. Boston globeamerican readers first met icelandic lawyer and investigator th ra gudmundsd ttir in last rituals.
Jan 30, 2018 the legacy is the start of an exciting new direction for yrsa sigurdardottir. My soul to take thora gudmundsdottir sigurdardottir, yrsa isbn. The story of my soul to take begins in however, she has a style which is her own, and should not be pigeonholed so simply. Sigurdardottir, yrsa my soul to take translated by bernard scudder and anna yates paperback.
The day is dark thora gudmundsdottir by yrsa sigurdardottir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sigurdardottir, yrsa, scudder, bernard, yates, anna. Bloggat om my soul to take ovrig information author of the bestselling thora gudmundsdottir crime series and several standalone thrillers, yrsa sigurdardottir was born in reykjavik, iceland, in 1963 and works as a civil engineer. My soul to take yrsa sigurdardottir murder by type. Feb 03, 2011 in my soul to take, yrsa sigurdardottirs second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, thora travels to icelands west coast to assist a client who needs her help in a real estate transaction. Dec 31, 2017 the legacy by yrsa sigurdardottir childrens house series, book 1 minotaur books.
The book comes just some months after the first book of the series. Yrsa sigurdardottirs lightness of touch is refreshing daily telegraph on my soul to take the novel is both spooky and gruesome. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirthis is both frightening and funny a terrific trick if you can pull it off, says peter guttridge. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels 9780061143397 by sigurdardottir, yrsa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Yrsa sigurdardottir discusses my soul to take youtube. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirlike her first novel, last rituals, the icelandic writers second book also features my favourite. Feb 17, 2015 a suspicious fire in a home for the severely disabled leads to an investigation of the icelandic social safety net in thora gudmundsdottirs fifth outing the day is dark, 20, etc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 ebook written by yrsa sigurdardottir. Yrsa sigurdardottirs the legacy has been awarded the danish academy of crime writers award palle rosenkrantz prisen 2016 for best crime novel of the year. In my soul to take, internationally acclaimed author yrsa sigurdard ttir plunges her intrepid heroine into even graver peril, in a riveting thriller set against the harsh landscape of smilas sense of snow territory.
Bernard scudder and anna yates april 2010, hodder paperbacks, isbn. Below is a list of yrsa sigurdardottir s books in order of when they were first released. The novel finds single mother and lawyer thora gudmundsdottir representing jonas. The second instalment in the thora gudmundsdottir series, my soul to take, was shortlisted for the 2010 shamus award.
A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels paperback april 20, 2010 by yrsa sigurdardottir author 4. The childrens house promises to be an outstanding series. Bestselling and awardwinning icelandic crime author yrsa sigurdardottir has produced here a dazzling display of brilliant crime writing that is both groundbreaking and immensely satisfying. Yrsa sigurdardottir pronounced ursuh sigurdardaughter lives with her family in reykjavik. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. He wants recompense from the people who sold him the property because the farmhouses he purchased have a hidden defect. May, 2014 this latest novel from yrsa sigurdardottir is a welcome addition to the series, but could also be read as a standalone story. Boston globe american readers first met icelandic lawyer and investigator thora gudmundsdottir in last rituals. Read my soul to take thora gudmundsdottir book 2 by yrsa sigurdardottir available from rakuten kobo. Her novels have been translated to 35 languages and in the uk she is published by. Yrsa sigurdardottir books and biography waterstones. The stunning followup to the legacy, which was the start of a thrilling new series. Sarah ward, author of in bitter chill we have always been able to rely on yrsa sigurdardottir for a good story well told, and dna is no exception. Mari hannah on the legacy yrsa remains the queen of icelandic thriller writers.
Her second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, my soul to take, made it to the 2010 shamus award shortlist. This is her second crime novel, using her main character, lawyer thora gudmundsdottir, although it is the first i have read. If youre looking for a crime book recommendation that will give you goosebumps and make you think twice about turning out the light, look no further than yrsa sigurdardottirs newest us release, the undesired. Her work is found on bestseller lists all over the world, and films are currently in production for several of her books. In my soul to take, yrsa adds another ingredient to the mix, tapping into her. Showing the settings for the story and talking about where she lives. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 paperback january 1, 2009 by yrsa sigurdardottir author 4. They are trying to investigate about a long buried secrets that go in hand with the modern day murder.
My soul to take yrsa sigurdardottir, author, bernard scudder, translator, anna yates, translator, trans. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels sigurdardottir, yrsa on. In my soul to take, yrsa sigurdardottir s second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, thora travels to icelands west coast to assist a client who needs her help in a real estate transaction. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir book 2 kindle edition by sigurdardottir, yrsa. Her stand alone crime novel, i remember you, won the icelandic crime fiction award in 2011 as well as being nominated for the much sought after glass key award. In my soul to take, internationally acclaimed author yrsa sigurdardottir plunges her intrepid heroine into even graver peril, in a riveting thriller set against the harsh landscape of smilas sense of snow territory.
Despite the wintry cover, this book takes place over a few days in june, which though not the height of the icelandic summer, it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my soul to take. My soul to take yrsa sigurdardottir haftad 9780340920664. The childrens house promises to be an outstanding seriessarah ward, author of in bitter chill.
She began her career writing humorous novels for children but made her crime fiction debut in 2005 with last rituals, the first installment in the thora gu. Discover book depositorys huge selection of yrsa sigurdardottir books online. Guardian the numerous twists and turns are worthy of agatha christie and keep the reader guessing until the very end. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir books the guardian. Order of thora gudmundsdottir books thora gudmundsdottir is the central character in a series of scandinavian crime fiction novels by icelandic novelist yrsa sigurdardottir. Author of the bestselling thora gudmundsdottir crime series and several standalone thrillers, yrsa sigurdardottir was born in reykjavik, iceland, in 1963 and works as a civil engineer. As in the silence of the sea 2016, icelands queen of crime juggles two sets of crimes in two time frames to produce a slowburning, bonechilling tale. In this mystery novel, the second in a new series by the icelandic writer, the dialogue is so. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir rakuten kobo.
Yrsa sigurdardottir yrsa sigurdardottir pronounced ursuh sigurdardaughter lives with her family in reykjavik. A cracking start to a new series by yrsa sigurdardottir. Daily express i can see why so many people are enthusiastic about yrsas work. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 yrsa sigurdardottir bernard scudder anna yates 20190129t23. My soul to take, the second in the thora gudmunsdottir series, is a superbly plotted, agatha christiestyle novel set mainly in a healthspa hotel on the snaefellsnes peninsula of iceland. The second book from yrsa sigurdardottir is funny as well as being a taut and accomplished novel. Her books to date have been translated from their native icelandic tongue into many different languages and have been sold in over thirty countries. I never got to know much about the victim or really any of the characters in the book, and the possible romantic relationship between the main character and her boyfriend never even came to life. My soul to take, the second in the thora gudmunsdottir series, is a superbly plotted, agatha christiestyle novel set mainly in a healthspa. Her work is found on bestseller lists all over the world, and films are currently. Yrsa sigurdardottir is an awardwinning, bestselling crime novelist from iceland.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my soul to take. The tension is built up right from the beginning, and the narrative switch from the investigation to the increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere on the yacht works well. Thora gudmundsdottir novels book 2 thanks for sharing. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 thora gudmundsdottir series by yrsa sigurdardottir. See all 19 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
But thoras distinctly chaotic private life provides a welcome contrast and moments of very black humour. My soul to take ebook by yrsa sigurdardottir rakuten kobo. A grisly murder is committed at a health resort situated in a recently renovated farmhouse. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels by sigurdardottir, yrsa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the day is dark, when all contact is lost with two icelanders working in a harsh and sparsely populated area on the coast of greenland, thora is hired to uncover the fates of the. In 2011 her standalone horror novel i remember you was awarded the icelandic crime fiction award and was nominated for the glass key, and has been made intoa film starring johannes haukur by zikzak filmworks. Review my soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir euro crime. Yrsa sigurdardottir will receive the award at the crime book festival, krimimessen, in horsens on april 1st. Explore books by yrsa sigurdardottir with our selection at. The legacy by yrsa sigurdardottir books hachette australia. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirlike her first novel, last rituals, the icelandic writers second book also features my favourite female sleuth. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. American readers first met icelandic lawyer and investigator thor.