Voices (originale 2002; edizione 2007)

This is an amazingly plotted book that has great depth. Really it's a story about fathers and sons, and that theme echoes throughout the book. ( )

Another outstanding book in the series. ( )

The best one of the three I've read so far. Erlendur is developed as a character and there are twists and turns aplenty in the plot. Took me less than a day to read it, in one sitting! ( )

Whe a hotel doorman who also plays Santa for the children of the hotel's employee's at their annual party is found in his bed in his tiny basement closet of a room, with his pants down around his ankles and wearing a condom, Erlendur and team are called on the case. As with the first two books in the Erlendur series, the crime is impacted by events decades earlier and the book goes back and forth between past and present.

Indridason certainly comes up with interesting plots, this one involving collecting vinyl recordings. As always, Erlendur's daughter, Eva Lind plays a recurring role, having been roused from the coma she was in in the last episode.

The Inspector Erlendur series is a steady series, always interesting. As I said before, he's almost like Columbo in his rumpled clothing. The books are fast reads (2-3 days tops). So enjoy yourselves. ( )

Read in paperback form. English translation published in 2006. No. 3 in Detective Erlendur series. Different from first two books (Jar City, Silence of the Grave) - not as grim or dark. Includes some pleasant descriptions of Icelanic winter scenes. Hotel doorman found dead in his small room in basement of hotel. Everyone has a secret. Read in March. ( )