The Darkness Knows: A Novel Audiobook, by Arnaldur Indridason Play Audiobook Sample

The Darkness Knows: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Sean Barrett Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Detective Konrad Series Release Date: August 2021 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781250814081

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

62

Longest Chapter Length:

17:28 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

30 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

08:32 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

15

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Publisher Description

"Fans of Nordic noir will enjoy this performance. For those new to the genre and looking for an easy start, Barrett offers an expert entry into a world of danger and intrigue." AudioFile Magazine Retired detective Konrad returns to a haunting cold case in The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason, the "undisputed King of the Icelandic thriller." —The Guardian (UK) A frozen body is discovered in the icy depths of Langjökull glacier, apparently that of a businessman who disappeared thirty years before. At the time, an extensive search and police investigation yielded no results—one of the missing man’s business associates was briefly held in custody, but there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him. Now the associate is arrested again and Konrad, the retired policeman who originally investigated the disappearance, is called back to reopen the case that has weighed on his mind for decades. When a woman approaches him with new information that she obtained from her deceased brother, progress can finally be made in solving this long-cold case. In The Darkness Knows, the master of Icelandic crime writing reunites listeners with Konrad, the unforgettable retired detective from The Shadow District. This is a powerful and haunting story about the poisonous secrets and cruel truths that time eventually uncovers. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

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“Barrett’s tone reflects the famous restraint of Icelandic society. He manages Konrad’s signature introversion while also drawing listeners into the intricate plot of the mystery…Barrett offers an expert entry into a world of danger and intrigue.”

— AudioFile 

Quotes

  • “The Darkness Knows is a tragic tale…the intrepid Indridason reveals that the only escape from the past is death.”

    — The Times (London)
  • “An intricate plot with a diverse cast of players, acutely probing the relationships within Iceland’s tightly knit communities.”

    — Seattle Times
  • “Indridason methodically builds a portrait of Iceland with a large cast of nuanced characters unsettled by past events.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

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About Arnaldur Indridason

Arnaldur Indridason won the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Silence of the Grave and is the only author to win the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel two years in a row, for Jar City and Silence of the Grave. The Draining Lake won the 2009 Barry Award for Best Novel.

About Sean Barrett

Sean Barrett has won over twenty Earphones Awards and two prestigious Audie Awards for his audiobook narrations. He started acting professionally at the age of twelve and has since appeared on television and in film in Minder, Brush Strokes, War and Peace, Sons and Lovers, and Return to Oz. His stage credits include performing in the West End with Noël Coward in his Suite in Three Keys. He has worked extensively on BBC Radio and has also narrated several television series, including People’s Century and Crash.