There are not many books that I am unable to put down. This is one of them. So much so that when I accidentally left my copy on a train, I had to go immediately to the nearest bookshop and buy another copy as I couldn't cope with the return journey without it!

This book has everything that a good Scandi crime novel needs, strong intricate plot lines, a solid and intriguing protagonist in Harry Hole and of course snow and ice. Not only this but I learnt a lot about Norway in WW2 a far from straightforward story.

I can't recommend this book enough!