One True Word

(Hardback)

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Why did she do it After a day of simmering tension, Jla snaps and abandons her husband G on an uninhabited island in a freezing fjord in the depths of the Icelandic winter.

When she returns the next morning, he is nowhere to be found. The police launch a manhunt, but soon their suspicion falls on Jla. She spins them a story to hide her involvement, but she can feel the net closing in.

Is G alive or dead In hiding or hunting her down And can Jla get to the truth before it destroys her

Reviews

'A truly unusual crime novel which kept me reading until the very end. The integrity of all the main characters is questioned throughout the story so the reader has to tackle some moral questions as the plot unravels. highly enjoyable' - Katrin Jakobsdottir, former Icelandic Prime Minister and author of 'Reykjavik: A Crime Story'

'So gripping I simply couldnt put it down. An atmospheric and original story with an ending I did not see coming' - Eva Bjorg AEgisdottir, author of 'The Creak on the Stairs'

'Well-crafted, very intriguing, and the end is a brilliant surprise' - of 5, Morgunbladid

'The questions in this novel are many, as are the twists and turns and memories. ONE TRUE WORD is a psychological thriller that delves into the soul and mind of the protagonist, a thriller that I recommend without a shadow of a doubt!' - Thrillernord

'A hypnotic, disturbing novel with more to it than meets the eye at first glance. Between flashbacks and twists and turns, the perfect exploration of a mind on the edge, where systematic lying coincides with Jlas way of being in the world. A protagonist and a story that are not easily forgotten' - SoloLibri

Author Bio

Well-known to Icelandic audiences as a children's author, award-winning translator, and a prominent publisher both in Iceland and abroad, author Snbjrn Arngrmsson has written three mystery novels for young readers. One True Word is his first thriller.