The Darkness Knows

A Novel

By: Arnaldur Indridason

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason, the "undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller." (The Guardian, UK)

A frozen body is discovered in the icy depths of Langjökull glacier, apparently that of a businessman who disappeared 30 years before. At the time, an extensive search and police investigation yielded no results - one of the missing man’s business associates was briefly held in custody, but there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him.

Now the associate is arrested again and Konrad, the retired policeman who originally investigated the disappearance, is called back to reopen the case that has weighed on his mind for decades.

When a woman approaches him with new information that she obtained from her deceased brother, progress can finally be made in solving this long-cold case.

In The Darkness Knows, the master of Icelandic crime writing reunites listeners with Konrad, the unforgettable retired detective from The Shadow District. This is a powerful and haunting story about the poisonous secrets and cruel truths that time eventually uncovers.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

©2021 Arnaldur Indridason (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Arnaldur once again shows he is a master of noir

This is a dark, well woven tale. A welcome, unexpected and warm last chapter., a small light in the darkness.

The narrator, Mr.Barrett, has a fine, resonant style!

However, I did find the “ character voices “ for some in the story over- done and difficult to understand at times!! Mr. Barrett is a fine Actor but the low-register vocalizations of some characters tends to disrupt the “ flow” of the narrative! Thank you for allowing me to comment!

Excellent Mystery

I have enjoyed all of this author's books and this one is no exception! I am waiting for the next book in this series.

Poor audio

Audio was very poor at times. Made focusing very difficult. I kept losing track and had to come back often.

Formost the narration

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and listened to this narrator. Both had me hooked right from the very beginning. the book was extremely well written, and the narration was beyond comparison.

3

This is a nice little mystery. Not noir.
Kind of a locked room puzzler. For me it was slow without even moments of
shivers or yikes.

Snow and ice

I like Scandinavian mysteries particularly because of their oddball characters and the snow and ice. I have childhood memories and genetic memories of snow and ice. I am second generation Norwegian American.

I love Icelandic detective novels and this author!

I love listening so that I hear the proper pronunciation of names and towns. I have read all of his books but like listening also. Captivating stories...

subtle and intricate police story

This book is quiet and requires patient listening, but is whole and satisfying. It feels as real and strange as life.

The maze

I loved the twists and turns in the story telling. Well done the voice actor.