The Commandments
The Commandments by Óskar Guðmundsson, published by Corylus Books in 2021, is a gripping narrative that follows former detective Salka Steinsdóttir as she navigates a complex investigation upon her return to the serene north of Iceland. With 241 pages, this edition presents a story where Salka is drawn into a case involving a victim she had previously pursued but never caught. As she confronts a killer who enacts brutal retribution for past crimes, the tension escalates within the community and the police force.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that explores themes of justice and retribution, as Salka races against time to uncover the truth behind the murder of a prominent church figure. The investigation reveals connections to a group of old friends, complicating the search for answers as they may hold the key to understanding the motives behind the violence. This edition, written in English, offers a detailed look into the challenges faced by Salka and her team as they grapple with the shadows of history and the implications of their findings.
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Former detective Salka Steinsdóttir finds herself unwillingly pitched into the toughest investigation of her life, just as she returns to the tranquil north of Iceland to recover from a personal trauma. The victim is someone she had pursued earlier in her career and had never been able to pin down. Now a killer has taken the law into their own hands and meted out brutal retribution for ancient crimes. Salka is faced with tracking down the murderer of a stalwart of the church and the community, a man whose reputation stretches deep into the past, and even into the police team tasked with solving the case. As the killer prepares to strike again, Salka and her team search for the band of old friends who could be either killers or victims or both.
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