{"product_id":"snare-paperback","title":"Snare - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLilja Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young mother resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, as she struggles to keep custody of her son, with devastating results ... First in the addictive, award-winning Reykjavik Noir Trilogy by the Queen of Iceland Noir. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ***Longlisted for the CWA International Dagger*** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Stylist, taut and compelling' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e will ensnare you' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A taut, gritty, thoroughly absorbing journey into Reykjavik's underworld' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e --------------------------------- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After a messy divorce, young mother Sonia is struggling to provide for herself and keep custody of her son. With her back to the wall, she resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, and finds herself caught up in a ruthless criminal world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As she desperately looks for a way out of trouble, she must pit her wits against her nemesis, Bragi, a customs officer, whose years of experience frustrate her new and evermore daring strategies. Things become even more complicated when Sonia embarks on a relationship with a woman, Agla. Once a high-level bank executive, Agla is currently being prosecuted in the aftermath of the Icelandic financial crash. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set in a Reykjav k still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallaj kull volcanic eruption, and with a dark, fast-paced and chilling plot and intriguing characters, \u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e is an outstandingly original and sexy Nordic crime thriller, from one of the most exciting new names in crime fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ------------------------------------- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Sharp shocks of chapters hit with increasing energy ... a towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting' \u003cb\u003eLoveReading\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'This first novel of a planned trilogy is stylish, taut and compelling and a film adaptation is in the pipeline. With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Lilja Sigurdardottir delivers a diabolically efficient thriller with an ultrarealistic plot ... We cannot wait for Sonja's next adventure' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eL'Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A smart, ambitious, and hugely satisfying thriller. Striking in its originality and written with all the style and poise of an old hand. Lilja is destined for Scandi super stardom' \u003cb\u003eEva Dolan\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'For a small island, Iceland produces some extraordinary writers, and Lilja is one of the best. \u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e is an enthralling tale of love and crime that stays with you long after you have turned the last page' \u003cb\u003eMichael Ridpath\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Zips along, with tension building and building ... thoroughly recommended' \u003cb\u003eJames Oswald\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Crisp, assured and nail-bitingly tense, \u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional read, cementing Lilja's place as one of Iceland's most outstanding crime writers' \u003cb\u003eYrsa Sigurdardottir\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading \u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e, you won't be able to stop until the final page' \u003cb\u003eMichael Wood\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read and the finale is both shocking and unexpected ... a Wizard-of-Oz ending, without the laughs. Terrific and original stuff' \u003cb\u003eEuropean Literature Network\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIcelandic crime-writer \u003cb\u003eLilja Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/b\u003e was born in the town of Akranes in 1972 and raised in Mexico, Sweden, Spain and Iceland. An award-winning playwright, Lilja has written four crime novels, with \u003ci\u003eSnare\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in the Reykjavik Noir series, hitting bestseller lists worldwide. \u003ci\u003eTrap\u003c\/i\u003e was published in 2018, and a Book of the Year in \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e. The film rights for the series have been bought by Palomar Pictures in California. Lilja lives in Reykjavík with her partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700586975295,"sku":"9781910633809","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/01100e28ba7054d35f2dc0e8a6259d92.webp?v=1765017338","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/snare-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}