In "The Ice Lady," a powerful and relevant standalone thriller by Val McDermid, an aid worker returns to Iceland for a new job, only to become embroiled in dangerous politics, corruption, and misogyny. When she promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who was raped by a policeman, she faces increasingly deadly threats and small betrayals that become large ones. The stakes are raised ever higher, and the lives of her stalker, bodyguard, and cleaning lady intertwine. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 276 pages Publication date: 01 October 2020 Publisher: Orenda Books A Stunning Standalone Thriller from the Queen of Iceland Noir!Shortlisted for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel!When aid worker Úrsula returns to Iceland for a new job, she is drawn into the dangerous worlds of politics, corruption, and misogyny. This powerful, relevant, and fast-paced standalone thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat!Burned out and traumatized by her horrifying experiences around the world, Úrsula has returned to Iceland. Unable to settle, she accepts a high-profile government role in which she hopes to make a difference again.But on her first day in the post, Úrsula promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who had been raped by a policeman. Life in high office soon becomes much more harrowing than Úrsula could ever have imagined.A homeless man is stalking her – but is he hounding her, or warning her of some danger? And why has the death of her father in police custody so many years earlier reared its head again?As Úrsula is drawn into dirty politics, facing increasingly deadly threats, the lives of her stalker, her bodyguard, and even a witch-like cleaning lady intertwine. Small betrayals become large ones, and the stakes are raised ever higher.Praise for Lilja Sigurdardóttir:"Tense and pacey.""Highly unusual.""Smart writing with a strongly beating heart.""Deftly plotted.""Breathtakingly original.""Taut, gritty, and thoroughly absorbing.""A stunning addition to the icy-cold crime genre.""Foreword Reviews" Weight: 274g Dimension: 129 x 199 x 18 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781913193409
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