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The Shadow District

The first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide bestseller Arnaldur IndridasonTHE PASTIn wartime Reykjavík, a young woman is found strangled in a dangerous area known as ‘the shadow district’. An Icelandic detective and a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer.THE PRESENTAn elderly man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Konrád, a retired detective, finds old newspaper cuttings in the man’s home reporting the shadow district murder. It’s a crime Konrád remembers, having grown up in the same neighbourhood.A MISSING LINKWhy, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? How are these events connected across the decades? And will Konrád’s link to the past help him solve the case and
finally lay the ghosts of wartime Reykjavík to rest?‘Arnaldur Indridason introduces a new hero… Beautifully told’The Times‘An international literary phenomenon’Harlan Coben
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The first instalment in the thrilling new crime series from worldwide bestseller Arnaldur Indridason THE PASTIn wartime Reykjavík, a young woman is found strangled in a dangerous area known as ‘the shadow district’. An Icelandic detective & a member of the American military police are on the trail of a brutal killer.THE PRESENTAn elderly man is discovered dead on his bed, smothered with his own pillow. Konrád, a retired detective, finds old newspaper cuttings in the man’s home reporting the shadow district murder. It’s a crime Konrád remembers, having grown up in the same neighbourhood.A MISSING LINKWhy, after all this time, would an old crime resurface? How are these events connected across the decades? & will Konrád’s link to the past help him solve the case & finally lay the ghosts of wartime Reykjavík to rest?‘ Arnaldur Indridason introduces a new hero… Beautifully told’ The Times‘ An international literary phenomenon’ Harlan Coben

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police - Persons empowered to reduce civil disorder and enforce the law.
Pillow - A soft cushion support for the head used while sleeping or for support.
Home - A place of permanent residence for families.
Shadow - A dark shape crated by something being in the way of light reaching a surface.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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