White as Snow (2021)

White as Snow (2021)

2021
313 pages
Crime Fiction

Shortlisted for The Drop of Blood - The Icelandic Crime Novel Award 2022 Longlisted for the 2024 Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year

Reviews

“As in her previous thrillers Cold as Hell and Red as Blood, she reminds you that sorrow can be “remarkably painful” while telling a terrific tale with twist after twist.”

MARK SANDERSON, THE TIMES

**** (4 stars) “Lilja writes tight and well thought-out prose. Her descriptions of surroundings and feelings are at times superb. ... White as Snow is not only a great thriller, it is also a good contribution to the important discussion on greed, crime and prejudice.”

STEINTHOR GUDBJARTSSON, MORGUNBLADID DAILY

“Readers of Lilja Sigurdardottir’s crime fiction can rest assured that they’ll get a readable book with characters who are actually likeable — not counting the criminals and other villains who have certain dubious deeds on their conscience. Lilja’s latest book, White as Snow, fits the bill entirely… The characterization is generally convincing as is the case with Lilja’s central characters in previous novels. … The chapters are short and paced well. … the book is an entertaining read. Despite the heavy subject matter, the book retains a certain levity and humor that keeps the reader afloat. CONCLUSION: Crime fiction that will hold the reader’s attention … Main characters are interesting and the interactions among them are entertaining.”

KOLBRUN BERGTHORSDOTTIR, FRETTABLADID DAILY

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