Snare (2015)

A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters

Sharp shocks of chapters hit with increasing energy ... a towering powerhouse of read and I gobbled it up in one intense sitting

The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year

This first novel of a planned trilogy is stylish, taut and compelling and a film adaptation is in the pipeline. With characters you can't help sympathising with against your better judgement, Sigurdardottir takes the reader on a breathtaking ride

Lilja Sigurdardottir delivers a diabolically efficient thriller with an ultrarealistic plot … We cannot wait for Sonja's next adventure

For a small island, Iceland produces some extraordinary writers, and Lilja is one of the best. Snare is an enthralling tale of love and crime that stays with you long after you have turned the last page

Zips along, with tension building and building … thoroughly recommended

A thrilling story about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

Crisp, assured and nail-bitingly tense, Snare is an exceptional read, cementing Lilja's place as one of Iceland's most outstanding crime writers

An emotional suspense rollercoaster on a par with The Firm, as desperate, resourceful, profoundly lovable characters scheme against impossible odds.

Snare is a great read and the finale is both shocking and unexpected … a Wizard-of-Oz ending, without the laughs. Terrific and original stuff

Snare will ensnare you.

Lilja Sigurdardottir brings new life to the Icelandic thriller.

Charming Icelandic crime. ... Excessively elegant realism when ladies & gangsters are fighting over dignity and economic independence in the wake of the financial crisis... extremely well-written and charming. We are led into the lives of impressive multifaceted actors with both humor and excitement and rejoice that everything is set for a sequel.

Lilja Sigurdardottir delivers a sparkling firework of a novel, tightly-plotted, fast-paced, and crackling with tension, surprises and vibrancy. The cat-and-mouse chase starts on the very first page and refuses to slow down even if her unforgettable protagonist tries to extract herself from the dangerous criminal world. It's a well-chosen setting of crumbling economically and morally, with Iceland's capital still reeling from a financial crash and a volcanic eruption few months earlier. Sigurdardottir is a sensual, passionate writer, her exciting style brilliantly conveyed in a smooth translation by Quentin Bates. If the first glamorous instalment of the Reykjavik trilogy is just a starter, then I cannot wait for the rest of feast to be finally available in English, to be devoured by English readers.