I Remember You : A Ghost Story by Yrsa Sigurdardottir (2014, Trade Paperback)

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I Remember You : A Ghost Story, Paperback by Sigurdardottir, Yrsa; Roughton, Philip (TRN), ISBN 1250045622, ISBN-13 9781250045621, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A tale based on a true story finds three friends targeted by a malevolent presence while trying to renovate an old house in the Icelandic Westfjords, while a local doctor uncovers an elderly suicide victim's obsessions.

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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250045622
ISBN-139781250045621
eBay Product ID (ePID)167581172

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Book TitleI Remember You : a Ghost Story
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicGhost, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Thrillers / Supernatural, Mystery & Detective / General
GenreFiction
AuthorYrsa Sigurdardottir
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.6 in

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LCCN2013-045932
ReviewsA multilayered tale that builds slowly--the use of smells is especially effective--but drives to a shattering climax that honors the traditions of both detective fiction and ghost stories., Praise for I Remember You " I Remember You ranks among the scariest, right up there with the best of Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's that good. And that scary. And, ultimately, that moving." - EarlyWord "Sigurdardottir combines an intricate mystery with a very frightening ghost story." - RT Book Reviews "A multilayered tale that builds slowly-the use of smells is especially effective-but drives to a shattering climax that honors the traditions of both detective fiction and ghost stories." - Kirkus Reviews "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, SigurÄ#145;ardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." - The Independent (UK)  "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." - The Times (UK)  Praise for The Day is Dark : "Fans of mystery fiction with unusual or remote settings should enjoy this one very much." - Booklist Praise for Ashes to Dust : "Excellent . . . Should win this talented Icelandic author new fans." - Publishers Weekly (starred) "A puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson." - Kirkus Reviews  , " I Remember You ranks among the scariest, right up there with the best of Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's that good. And that scary. And, ultimately, that moving." -- EarlyWord "Sigurdardottir combines an intricate mystery with a very frightening ghost story." -- RT Book Reviews "A multilayered tale that builds slowly--the use of smells is especially effective--but drives to a shattering climax that honors the traditions of both detective fiction and ghost stories." -- Kirkus Reviews "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, Sigurdardttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." -- The Independent (UK) "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." -- The Times (UK), Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, Sigurdardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King., Praise for I Remember You "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the queen of Icelandic crime fiction, SigurÄ#145;ardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." ---The Independent (UK) "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." ---The Times (UK) Praise for The Day is Dark "Deeply satisfying." ---The Independent (UK) "Iceland's crime queen." ---The Scotsman Praise for Ashes to Dust "Excellent . . . Should win this talented Icelandic author new fans. . . . Even those unfamiliar with this volcanic island nation will find themselves entranced." ---Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson." ---Kirkus Reviews "Fans of both mystery and international crime fiction will be intrigued." ---Library Journal  "A superlative thriller from an acclaimed master of Nordic fiction." ---FreshFiction.com  , "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, SigurÄ'ardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." - The Independent (UK) "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." - The Times (UK) Praise for The Day is Dark : "Fans of mystery fiction with unusual or remote settings should enjoy this one very much." - Booklist Praise for Ashes to Dust : "A puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson." - Kirkus Reviews "Excellent…Should win this talented Icelandic author new fans." - Publishers Weekly (starred), I Remember You ranks among the scariest, right up there with the best of Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's that good. And that scary. And, ultimately, that moving., " I Remember You ranks among the scariest, right up there with the best of Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's that good. And that scary. And, ultimately, that moving." - EarlyWord "Sigurdardottir combines an intricate mystery with a very frightening ghost story." - RT Book Reviews "A multilayered tale that builds slowly-the use of smells is especially effective-but drives to a shattering climax that honors the traditions of both detective fiction and ghost stories." - Kirkus Reviews "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, SigurÄ#145;ardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." - The Independent (UK)  "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." - The Times (UK) , " I Remember You ranks among the scariest, right up there with the best of Stephen King and Peter Straub. It's that good. And that scary. And, ultimately, that moving." -- EarlyWord "Sigurdardottir combines an intricate mystery with a very frightening ghost story." -- RT Book Reviews "A multilayered tale that builds slowly--the use of smells is especially effective--but drives to a shattering climax that honors the traditions of both detective fiction and ghost stories." -- Kirkus Reviews "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, Sigurdardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." -- The Independent (UK) "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." -- The Times (UK), "Genuinely bone chilling, and proves that as well as being the Queen of Icelandic crime fiction, SigurÄ#145;ardóttir is a generator of fear quite as adroit as such writers as Stephen King." - The Independent (UK) "A chiller-thriller of immense scariness." - The Times (UK) Praise for The Day is Dark : "Fans of mystery fiction with unusual or remote settings should enjoy this one very much." - Booklist Praise for Ashes to Dust : "A puzzle whose grim solution is worthy of Stieg Larsson." - Kirkus Reviews "Excellent…Should win this talented Icelandic author new fans." - Publishers Weekly (starred)
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal839.6935
SynopsisI Remember You won the Icelandic Crime Fiction Award and also was nominated for The Glass Key Award. In this terrifying tale, three friends set to work renovating a rundown house in a remote, totally isolated location. But they soon realize they are not as alone as they thought. Something wants them to leave. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, a young doctor investigating the suicide of an elderly woman discovers that she was obsessed with his vanished son. When the two stories collide, the shocking truth becomes horribly clear. In the vein of Stephen King and John Ajvide Lindqvist partly based on a true story, is the scariest novel yet from Yrsa Sigurdard ttir, who has captivated the attention of readers around the world with her mystery series featuring attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir. Now, Yrsa will stun readers once again with this out-of-this-world ghost story that will leave you shivering., International superstar Yrsa Sigurdardottir has captivated the attention of readers around the world with her mystery series featuring attorney Thora Gudmundsdottir. Now, with I Remember You , Yrsa will stun readers once again with this out-of-this-world ghost story that will leave you shivering. In an isolated village in the Icelandic Westfjords, three friends set to work renovating a rundown house. But soon, they realize they are not as alone as they thought. Something wants them to leave, and it's making its presence felt. Meanwhile, in a town across the fjord, a young doctor investigating the suicide of an elderly woman discovers that she was obsessed with his vanished son. When the two stories collide, the terrifying truth is uncovered. In the vein of Stephen King and John Ajvide Lindqvist, this horrifying thriller, partly based on a true story, is the scariest novel yet from Yrsa Sigurdardottir, who has taken the international crime fiction world by storm. I Remember You won the Icelandic Crime Fiction Award and also was nominated for The Glass Key Award.
LC Classification NumberPT7513.Y77E5313 2014

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