{"product_id":"9780312641740","title":"Ashes to Dust : A Thriller","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAshes to Dust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Yrsa Sigurdardottir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I can see why so many people are enthusiastic about Yrsa's work. It's very engaging, fresh, and exciting.\" -- James Patterson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Iceland's crime queen.\" --The Scotsman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest Nordic crime writers working today, Yrsa Sigurdardóttir has been published to rave reviews worldwide. Now, with \u003ci\u003eAshes to Dust, \u003c\/i\u003eshe delivers a dynamite and timely thriller set at the site of a volcano.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, a volcanic eruption buried an entire Icelandic village in lava and ash. Now, hoping to make some cash, a crew is assembled to excavate the site and turn it into a tourist destination. Markús, who was a teenager when the volcano erupted, enlists the help of attorney Thóra Gudmundsdóttir to try to prevent the excavation from going forward. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the digging continues and three fresh bodies (and a spare head) turn up in the basement of Markús' childhood home, Thóra begins to question Markús' motives for wanting to stop the excavation. His explanation for the bodies is complicated, and the locals seem oddly reluctant to back him up. As Markús' story begins to unravel, Thóra finds herself with an impossible task, defending Markús while trying to solve a quadruple murder that may very well implicate her client. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and superb psychological suspense, \u003ci\u003eAshes to Dust\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting thriller from a new international star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Excellent... Sigurdardóttir uses Iceland's past and present to full effect in this tale of hidden crimes and family secrets. Even those unfamiliar with this volcanic island nation will find themselves entranced.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Buried under all the volcanic ash, false trails and endless recriminations is a puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This darkly atmospheric psychological suspense is full of unusual characters, as well as numerous surprising twists and turns.” —\u003ci\u003eFreshFiction.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fine mix of crime and vividly realized landscape.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Icelandic volcanic explosion provides a timely background... the chaos and panic caused by the 1973 eruption are vividly evoked in Yrsa Sigurdardóttir's novel.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Independent (UK) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fascinating setting and realistic characters make this an engrossing read -- and Sigurdardóttir maintains the intrigue as her clever plot unravels.” —\u003ci\u003eMetro (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Iceland's answer to Stieg Larsson.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stands comparison with the finest contemporary crime writing anywhere in the world.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sigurdardóttir delivers terrific clammy atmosphere and frequent frissons of fear; she is entitled to join the front rank of Nordic crime writers.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brilliantly plotted and chilling.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mirror (UK) on the Novels of Yrsa Sigurdardóttir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Thora is an attractive heroine; she's practical, capable and intelligent as well as having a dry sense of humor and an enquiring mind….She's curious about everything.” —\u003ci\u003eEuroCrime.com on Last Rituals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The writing is distinguished by superb evocations of extraordinary landscapes.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Independent (UK) on My Soul to Take\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Icelandic attorney Thóra Gudmundsdóttir is a clever and astute woman, and a welcome addition to the pantheon of fictional female investigators.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews (four stars) on My Soul to Take\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312641740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40592952557774,"sku":"9780312641740","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_cb841f87-8dae-41af-a939-0240332cfda5.jpg?v=1637778304","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312641740","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}