Chilled bone von bates quentin (26 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. When a shipowner is found dead, tied to a bed in one of Reykjavik's smartest hotels, sergeant Gunnhildur Gisladottir of the city police force sees no evidence of foul play but still suspects things are not as cut-and-dried as they seem. And as she investigates the shipowner's untimely - and embarrassing - demise, she stumbles across a discreet bondage society whose members are being systematically exploited and blackmailed. But how does all this connect to a local gangster recently returned to Iceland after many years abroad, and the unfortunate loss of a government laptop containing sensitive data about various members of the ruling party? What begins as a straightforward case for Gunnhildur soon explodes into a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets that ruthless men are ready to go to violent extremes to keep. Although born in the UK, in 1962, through a series of coincidences Quentin Bates found himself working in Iceland in his gap year. The gap year then became 10 years, during which time he managed to get himself married, produce a family, and generally go native in Iceland. The family then moved back to the UK in 1990 where Quentin became a full-time journalist on a commercial fishing magazine. Quentin and his (Icelandic) wife frequently return to Iceland, where they have many friends, including several in the Reykjavik police.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Chilled to the Bone (Gunnhildur Mystery 3) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 'Welcome back, Gunna! The third in the Gunna series begins with a heart attack and ends with a . . . no, best not give it away. Everything in between is a glorious romp with Gunna at the helm . . . A triumph. Buy it now' - Amazon reviewer, 'I'm hooked on the character of Gunnhildur and reading the entire series as fast as I can . . . be warned, it's addictive' - Amazon reviewer, ---------------When a wealthy shipping magnate is found dead in one of Reykjavik's smartest hotels, Sergeant Gunnhildur 'Gunna' Gisladottir sees no evidence of foul play, despite the fact his body was tied to the bed . . . However, as she investigates the victim's untimely demise, she stumbles across a secret bondage society whose members are being systematically exploited and blackmailed.But how does this connect to a local gangster recently returned to Iceland after many years abroad, and the loss of a government laptop containing sensitive data about various members of the ruling party? What begins as a straightforward case for Gunnhildur soon explodes into a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets that ruthless, powerful men are ready to go to violent lengths to keep.The third dark and atmospheric thriller in Quentin Bates's series of Icelandic crime thrillers. A chilling page-turner perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Sren Sveistrup's The Chestnut Man.---------------Readers and reviewers are raving about Chilled to the Bone:'Can become an obsession! Just loved Gunnhildur from the first one I read' - Amazon reviewer, 'Another five star mystery set in a bone freezing Iceland with the warm, witty Gunna in charge' - Amazon reviewer, 'Gripping' - Amazon reviewer, 'Gunhildur is rapidly becoming my absolute favourite detective Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, 'Another great story from Gunna and her team' - Amazon reviewer, 'Bates has a real talent for writing people with relevant, believable problems, quirks and relationships. Officer Gunnhildur is by far my favourite. More Gunna, please' - Amazon reviewer, 'The plot's deep, characters well fleshed out and it moves at a fast pace. Excellent!' - Amazon reviewer, 'An English author who clearly knows Iceland intimately. Jolly good read, too!' - Amazon reviewer, 'A riveting and violent read. Some absolute gems in Quentin's characters and once again a twist for the better with Gunnhildur . . . She's like a female, Icelandic Kojak!!' - Amazon reviewer, 'A "must read" for all fans of Nordic Noir'- Amazon reviewer, ' When it comes to frosty crime novels, Iceland may just be the new Sweden' - Booklist'In addition to Bates' well-paced plots, it's his protagonist . . . who makes this procedural series a standout' - Kirkus Reviews'Liberally laced with laughter and menace . . . This woman [Gunnhildur Gisladottir] is a keeper' - Kittling Books'A good recommendation if you like a slice of Scandi crime with a good plot, a twist of wry humour and an engaging and plausible detective' - Raven Crime Reads'Iceland is brilliantly brought to life from high-life to low life in a plot that unpeels like an onion. Highly recommended' - Hack Writers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'Welcome back, Gunna! The third in the Gunna series begins with a heart attack and ends with a . . . no, best not give it away. Everything in between is a glorious romp with Gunna at the helm . . . A triumph. Buy it now' - Amazon reviewer, 'I'm hooked on the character of Gunnhildur and reading the entire series as fast as I can . . . be warned, it's addictive' - Amazon reviewer, ---------------When a wealthy shipping magnate is found dead in one of Reykjavik's smartest hotels, Sergeant Gunnhildur 'Gunna' Gisladottir sees no evidence of foul play, despite the fact his body was tied to the bed . . . However, as she investigates the victim's untimely demise, she stumbles across a secret bondage society whose members are being systematically exploited and blackmailed.But how does this connect to a local gangster recently returned to Iceland after many years abroad, and the loss of a government laptop containing sensitive data about various members of the ruling party? What begins as a straightforward case for Gunnhildur soon explodes into a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets that ruthless, powerful men are ready to go to violent lengths to keep.The third dark and atmospheric thriller in Quentin Bates's series of Icelandic crime thrillers. A chilling page-turner perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Sren Sveistrup's The Chestnut Man.---------------Readers and reviewers are raving about Chilled to the Bone:'Can become an obsession! Just loved Gunnhildur from the first one I read' - Amazon reviewer, 'Another five star mystery set in a bone freezing Iceland with the warm, witty Gunna in charge' - Amazon reviewer, 'Gripping' - Amazon reviewer, 'Gunhildur is rapidly becoming my absolute favourite detective Highly recommended!' - Amazon reviewer, 'Another great story from Gunna and her team' - Amazon reviewer, 'Bates has a real talent for writing people with relevant, believable problems, quirks and relationships. Officer Gunnhildur is by far my favourite. More Gunna, please' - Amazon reviewer, 'The plot's deep, characters well fleshed out and it moves at a fast pace. Excellent!' - Amazon reviewer, 'An English author who clearly knows Iceland intimately. Jolly good read, too!' - Amazon reviewer, 'A riveting and violent read. Some absolute gems in Quentin's characters and once again a twist for the better with Gunnhildur . . . She's like a female, Icelandic Kojak!!' - Amazon reviewer, 'A "must read" for all fans of Nordic Noir'- Amazon reviewer, ' When it comes to frosty crime novels, Iceland may just be the new Sweden' - Booklist'In addition to Bates' well-paced plots, it's his protagonist . . . who makes this procedural series a standout' - Kirkus Reviews'Liberally laced with laughter and menace . . . This woman [Gunnhildur Gisladottir] is a keeper' - Kittling Books'A good recommendation if you like a slice of Scandi crime with a good plot, a twist of wry humour and an engaging and plausible detective' - Raven Crime Reads'Iceland is brilliantly brought to life from high-life to low life in a plot that unpeels like an onion. Highly recommended' - Hack Writers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Printed pages: 266. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition (not issued in hardback in the UK). Light creasing to spine. Very slight creasing to corners, residue from price label and slight marking to rear cover. A few marks to page edges. Clean text throughout. Inscribed and signed by the author to title page: 'To Sue, with very best wishes, Quentin'. The third Gunnhildur mystery. A scarce signed copy. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 5 x 7.75 inches (13 x 19.5 cm). Signed by Author.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 7.76x5.12x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Superior crime fiction set in Iceland' The Times'As chilling as an Icelandic winter' S. J. BoltonWhen a shipowner is found dead, tied to a bed in one of Reykjavik's smartest hotels, Sergeant Gunnhildur sees no evidence of foul play. However, she still suspects things are not as cut and dried as they seem and, as she investigates the shipowner's untimely demise, she stumbles across a discreet bondage society whose members are being systematically exploited and blackmailed.But how does all this connect to a local gangster recently returned to Iceland after many years abroad, and the unfortunate loss of a government laptop containing sensitive data about various members of the ruling party? What begins as a straightforward case for Gunnhildur soon explodes into a dangerous investigation, uncovering secrets that ruthless men are ready to go to violent extremes to keep.The third dark and atmospheric thriller in Quentin Bates's Icelandic crime series. A chilling page-turner perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Sren Sveistrup's The Chestnut Man. Praise for Quentin Bates:'A great read - leaves you craving the next installment' Yrsa Sigurardttir'A perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire' The Bookbag'Well written and absorbing' Woman's Way'Captures the chilly spirit of Nordic crime fiction . . . Fans of Arnaldur Indridason's Reykjavk mysteries will want to add Bates to their reading lists' Booklist'[A] crackling fiction debut . palpable authenticity' Publishers Weekly 'A superb new series' Eurocrime Copyright © Little, Brown.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.