Eider: A crime novel set in Iceland

by Simon Novak

In the quiet town of Hafnarfjörður, renowned Icelandic entrepreneur Jóhann Sigurðsson is found brutally murdered at his lavish villa, casting a shadow over the community. As the owner of Eider's Dreamland, a successful eiderdown pillow and quilt business, Jóhann was both respected and envied. When his wife, Sigrún, is questioned, secrets of infidelity and family tension emerge, complicating the investigation.

Commissioner Arnar Baldvinsson and his dedicated team delve into the murky waters of deception, uncovering a web of corruption involving an environmental official and a desperate neighbor drowning in debt. As they sift through suspects and motives, the dark undercurrents of greed and betrayal come to light. With a looming deadline for justice and a community on edge, each clue leads them closer to the truth.

In a chilling race against time, the team must navigate through lies and hidden agendas to unveil the killer before they get off. Will they uncover the truth, or will the shadows of Hafnarfjörður claim another victim?

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2024

Reviews

[k.a. langston · Rating 2 out of 5]

Desperately needed editing.

It was very long-winded and you didn't need much effort to work out the who or why.
With a severe pruning this would have made a better short story than it did a novel !