Operation Napoleon A Thriller
Operation Napoleon A Thriller by Arnaldur Indridason is a reprint edition published by Picador on May 8, 2012. This 352-page novel presents a gripping standalone thriller that intertwines contemporary and historical narratives. The story follows a young Icelandic rescue volunteer who, after contacting his sister Kristen, mysteriously disappears while uncovering a secretive operation involving the US Army and a glacier in Iceland. Kristen’s quest to find her brother leads her into peril as she seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding Operation Napoleon.
Readers will encounter a blend of suspense and intrigue as the narrative shifts back to 1945, detailing the crash of a German bomber in Iceland during a blizzard. The presence of both German and American officers aboard adds layers to the unfolding mystery. Indridason’s exceptional prose and the novel’s fast-paced action engage readers in a tale that explores themes of international crime and the complexities of human survival. This edition is available in English and offers an immersive experience for fans of mystery and detective fiction.
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“Indridason fills the void that remainds after you’ve read Stieg Larsson’s novels.” —USA Today
Prepare for sizzling action in a riveting stand alone thriller from Arnaldur Indridason, the award-winning author of the Inspector Erlunder series.
Why is the US Army trying to secretively remove a plame from an Icelandic glacier, and why are they threatened by a young Icelandic rescue volunteer who manages to contact his sister Kristen before disappearing off the face of the earth? Kristin, who will not rest until she discovers the truth of her brother’s fate, soon is in great danger herself, leading her on a long and hazardous journey in search of the key to the riddle about Operation Napoleon.
Flashback to 1945, when a German bomber flies over Iceland in a blizzard. The crew have lost their way and crash on a glacier. Puzzlingly, there are both Germand and American officers on board. One of the senior German officers claims that their best chance of survival is to try to walk to the nearest farm and sets off, a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist, only to disappear into the white vastness.
Exceptional prose meets nonstop action in this spellbinding standalone by Arnaldur Indridason, who is critically acclaimed around the globe.
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