Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Yrsa Sigurdardottir

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The Wake (The Black Ice, #2) was the most recently released book by Yrsa Sigurdardottir, on October 9th, 2025.

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Yrsa Sigurdardottir Stats: The highest rated book by Yrsa Sigurdardottir on Book Notification is Someone to Watch Over Me, the 5th novel in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series. The second-highest rated book is The Absolution (Children's House #3).

The most read book by Yrsa Sigurdardottir on Book Notification is Last Rituals, the first novel in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series. The second most read book is My Soul to Take (Thora Gudmundsdottir #2).

Below is a complete list of Yrsa Sigurdardottir books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is the Thora Gudmundsdottir Series.

List of Children's House Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top children's books are The Legacy, The Reckoning, and The Absolution.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
The Legacy
2014
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2
7.3
The Reckoning
2015
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3
8
The Absolution
2016
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4
8.3
Gallows Rock
2017
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5
7.5
The Doll
2021
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6
6
The Fallout
2022
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List of The Black Ice Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Can't Run, Can't Hide
2024
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2
5
The Wake
2025
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List of Thora Gudmundsdottir Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.1
Last Rituals
2005
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2
7.3
My Soul to Take
2006
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3
7.6
Ashes to Dust
2007
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4
6.7
The Day is Dark
2008
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5
8.6
Someone to Watch Over Me
2009
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6
7.9
The Silence of the Sea
2011
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Undesired, I Remember You, and Why Did You Lie?.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
I Remember You
2010
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2
6.9
The Undesired
2012
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3
10
Why Did You Lie?
2013
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4
8
The Prey
2020
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List of Yrsa Sigurdardottir Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ten Year Stretch
2018
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Yrsa Sigurdardottir

Yrsa Sigurdardottir (Vilborg Yrsa Sigurðardóttir) was born on August 24th, 1963 and is currently 62 years old. Yrsa Sigurdardottir was born in Reykjavík, Iceland.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir is the author of the Thora Gudmundsdottir series which currently consists of 6 novels. The Thora Gudmundsdottir series started in 2005 with the novel Last Rituals. The most recently released novel in the Thora Gudmundsdottir series was The Silence of the Sea which was released in 2011. There are no upcoming novels for the Thora Gudmundsdottir series.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir has also written the Children's House series which has 6 books including The Legacy and The Reckoning.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir: Awards & Accolades

Yrsa Sigurdardottir books have been nominated for multiple awards, My Soul to Take was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 2010. The Undesired was nominated for The Dead Good Reader Award, The Mörda Award for Captivating Crime in Translation, in 2016. The Prey was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger Award, in 2024.

Yrsa Sigurdardottir: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Silence of the Sea was a The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019.

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Yrsa Sigurdardottir: F.A.Q

When was Yrsa Sigurdardottir Born? How old is Yrsa Sigurdardottir?

Yrsa Sigurdardottir was born on August 24th, 1963. Yrsa Sigurdardottir is currently 62 years old.

Where was Yrsa Sigurdardottir Born?

Yrsa Sigurdardottir was born in Reykjavík, Iceland and is Icelandic.

What was the first book Yrsa Sigurdardottir wrote?

The first book written by Yrsa Sigurdardottir was Last Rituals, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Yrsa Sigurdardottir wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Wake on October 9th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Yrsa Sigurdardottir?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Yrsa Sigurdardottir book is Last Rituals. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Last Rituals (7.08)
  2. My Soul to Take (7.33)
  3. The Day is Dark (6.7)
  4. The Legacy (7.9)
  5. Ashes to Dust (7.6)

What genres does Yrsa Sigurdardottir Write?

Yrsa Sigurdardottir primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Police Procedural Crime Fiction, and Detective Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Yrsa Sigurdardottir?

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

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How many books has Yrsa Sigurdardottir written?

Yrsa Sigurdardottir has written 18 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 6 books in the Children's House Series, 2 books in The Black Ice Series, 6 books in the Thora Gudmundsdottir Series, 4 Standalone Novels.

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