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Apr 19, 2015 arnaldur indridason isnt like other authors of nordic crime fiction. Arnaldur received his degree in history from the university of iceland, then worked as a journalist, freelance writer and film critic. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Born in 1961 in reykjavik, indridason pursued a degree in history from the university of iceland in 1996 and worked as a freelance writer before becoming a film critic for a local newspaper. Strange shores was nominated for the 2014 cwa gold dagger award. The series of novel revolves around the country iceland which is full of drug addicts and violent fellows. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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