An Áróra Investigation Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Höllenkalt |
2015 |
N/A |
| Cold as Hell |
2019 |
Buy |
| Red as Blood |
2020 |
Buy |
| White as Snow |
2021 |
Buy |
| Dark as Night |
2024 |
Buy |
| Black as Death |
2025 |
Buy |
Reykjavík Noir Trilogy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Snare |
2015 |
Buy |
| Trap |
2019 |
Buy |
| Cage |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Betrayal |
2020 |
Buy |
Lilja Sigurdardottir is one of Iceland’s most acclaimed crime fiction writers, known for thrillers that use the country’s stark landscapes and tight-knit society as backdrops for stories of corruption, smuggling, and murder. Her Reykjavik Noir Trilogy — Snare, Trap, and Cage — follows a woman caught in the world of drug trafficking.
The Arora Investigation series, her longer-running work at six books, features an investigator whose cases take her through Iceland’s cold, insular world. Her books have been translated widely and have helped establish Icelandic crime fiction alongside the more established Scandinavian traditions of Sweden and Norway.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Lilja Sigurðardóttir written?
Lilja Sigurðardóttir has written ten books across three series.
What was Lilja Sigurðardóttir's first book?
Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s first book is Höllenkalt, published in 2015.
What language were Lilja Sigurdardottir's books originally written in?
Her books were originally written in Icelandic and translated into English. The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy (Snare, Trap, Cage) and the Arora Investigation series have gained an international readership through translation.