Reading and Conversation with Crime Author Ragnar Jónasson
Wed 07.10. 17:00
Neuer Wall 63, 20354 Hamburg
Readings
Moderator and German reading voice: Anika WolffAn event by the Society of Friends of Iceland e. V. and HEUKINGIcelandic author Ragnar Jónasson will read from his new crime novel "Stille". Detective Helgi Reykdal is investigating the case of crime novelist Elín S. Jónsdóttir, who has disappeared without a trace. Did she go into hiding voluntarily, or is a crime behind it? Helgi Reykdal uncovers astonishing inconsistencies, struggles with family problems, and draws inspiration from Agatha Christie. Ragnar Jónasson once again presents a multifaceted crime novel filled with subtle suspense.Ragnar Jónasson is the author of, among others, the SPIEGEL bestselling HULDA series and the Dark Iceland series. He is also co-founder of “Iceland Noir”, the international Icelandic crime festival (publisher’s text).Anika Wolff has translated numerous Icelandic authors, most recently Hulda by Ragnar Jónasson (2025).