Arnaldur Indriðason

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Ferðalok (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Arnaldur Indriðason, on November 1st, 2024.

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Arnaldur Indriðason Stats: The highest rated book by Arnaldur Indriðason on Book Notification is Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox, the 14th novel in the Inspector Erlendur series. The second-highest rated book is Strange Shores / Furðustrandir (Inspector Erlendur #11).

The most read book by Arnaldur Indriðason on Book Notification is Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin, the 3rd novel in the Inspector Erlendur series. The second most read book is Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin (Inspector Erlendur #7).

Below is a complete list of Arnaldur Indriðason books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Arnaldur Indriðason is the Inspector Erlendur Series.

List of Inspector Erlendur Books in Publication Order

Follows an Icelandic detective in Reykjavi­k who solves crimes, dealing with mysteries and his personal struggles.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Synir duftsins
1997
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2
Dauðarósir
1998
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3
7.5
Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin
2000
Go
4
7.4
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn
2001
Go
5
7.6
Voices / Röddin
2002
Go
6
8.1
The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn
2004
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7
7.5
Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin
2005
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8
8.2
Hypothermia / Harðskafi
2007
Go
9
8.2
Outrage / Myrká
2008
Go
10
7.4
Black Skies / Svörtuloft
2009
Go
11
8.3
Strange Shores / Furðustrandir
2010
Go
12
Einvígið
2011
Go
13
7.8
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
2012
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14
8.3
Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
2014
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List of Inspector Erlendur Series in Chronological Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Einvígið
2011
Go
2
7.8
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
2012
Go
3
8.3
Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
2014
Go
4
Synir duftsins
1997
Go
5
Dauðarósir
1998
Go
6
7.5
Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin
2000
Go
7
7.4
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn
2001
Go
8
7.6
Voices / Röddin
2002
Go
9
8.1
The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn
2004
Go
10
7.5
Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin
2005
Go
11
8.2
Hypothermia / Harðskafi
2007
Go
12
8.2
Outrage / Myrká
2008
Go
13
7.4
Black Skies / Svörtuloft
2009
Go
14
8.3
Strange Shores / Furðustrandir
2010
Go

List of Detective Konrad Books in Publication Order

Features a retired cop solving cold cases, blending mystery with Iceland's past and human stories.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
The Darkness Knows
2017
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2
Tregasteinn
2019
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3
Þagnarmúr
2020
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4
Kyrrþey
2022
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5
8
The Girl by the Bridge
2023
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List of Reykjavik Wartime Mystery/Flovent and Thorson Thrillers Books in Publication Order

Set in WWII Reykjavik, cops Flovent and Thorson solve crimes amidst wartime intrigue.

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.5
The Shadow District
2013
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2
8
The Shadow Killer
2015
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3
Petsamo
2016
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
Operation Napoleon
1999
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2
Bettý
2003
Go
3
Konungsbók
2006
Go
4
Sigurverkið
2021
Go
5
Ferðalok
2024
Go

Arnaldur Indriðason

Arnaldur Indriðason was born on January 28th, 1961 and is currently 64 years old. Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavik, Iceland. Indriðason attended University of Iceland where he received a B.A. in History.

Arnaldur Indriðason is the author of the Inspector Erlendur series which currently consists of 14 novels. The Inspector Erlendur series started in 1997 with the novel Synir duftsins. The most recently released novel in the Inspector Erlendur series was Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming novels for the Inspector Erlendur series.

Arnaldur Indriðason has been on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! guide book list in Japan multiple times. In 2013, his novel Jar City was ranked 4th on the list. Silence of the Grace was ranked #10 in 2014. In 2016, Voices took the 5th spot on the list.

Arnaldur Indriðason: Awards & Accolades

Indriðason's books have won multiple awards, Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin won the Glass Key Award, Best Nordic Crime Novel, in 2002. Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn won the Glass Key Award, Best Nordic Crime Novel, in 2003 as well as the Crime Writer's Association Award - Gold Dagger Award in 2005. Voices / Röddin won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Martin Beck Award, in 2005. The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn won the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2009.

The following novels by Arnaldur Indriðason were nominated for these awards:

  • Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin: Gumshoe Award, Best European Crime Novel (2006).
  • Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn: Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2006).
  • The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2009).
  • Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin: Crime Writer's Association Award, International Dagger Award (2009).
  • Hypothermia / Harðskafi: Crime Writer's Association Award, International Dagger Award (2010).
  • Outrage / Myrká: Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2012).
  • Strange Shores / Furðustrandir: Crime Writer's Association Award, International Dagger Award (2014). Barry Award, Best Novel (2015).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Arnaldur Indriðason are:

  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. Jo Nesbø, author of the Harry Hole Series .
  3. Jussi Adler-Olsen, author of the Department Q Series.
  4. Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
  5. Tana French, author of the Dublin Murder Squad Series.

Arnaldur Indriðason: F.A.Q

When was Arnaldur Indriðason Born? How old is Arnaldur Indriðason?

Arnaldur Indriðason was born on January 28th, 1961. Arnaldur Indriðason is currently 64 years old.

Where was Arnaldur Indriðason Born?

Arnaldur Indriðason was born in Reykjavik, Iceland and is Icelandic.

What book awards has Arnaldur Indriðason won?

Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin: Glass Key Award Best Nordic Crime Novel (2002).
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn: Glass Key Award Best Nordic Crime Novel (2003), Crime Writer's Association Award Gold Dagger Award (2005).
Voices / Röddin: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards The Martin Beck Award (2005).
The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn: Barry Award Best Novel (2009).

What was the first book Arnaldur Indriðason wrote?

The first book written by Arnaldur Indriðason was Synir duftsins, published in 1997.

What was the most recent book Arnaldur Indriðason wrote?

His most recently released work was Ferðalok on November 1st, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Arnaldur Indriðason?

Arnaldur Indriðason does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Arnaldur Indriðason written?

Arnaldur Indriðason has written 27 books. 14 books in the Inspector Erlendur Series, 5 books in the Detective Konrad Series, 3 books in the Reykjavik Wartime Mystery/Flovent and Thorson Thrillers Series, 5 Standalone Novels.

Have Synir duftsins or Dauðarósir been translated into English?

Neither of those books have yet been translated into English.

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