Yrsa Sigurdardottir

"International superstar Yrsa Sigurdardottir 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. 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 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"--

A Ghost Story

I Remember You

Yrsa Sigurard[ttir

A horrifying stand-alone thriller, partly based on a true story, from an international bestseller. In an isolated village in the Icelandic Westfjords, three friends are at work renovating a derelict house. But soon they begin to realise that they are not alone there. Something wants them to leave. And it's making its presence felt. Meanwhile, in a town across the fjord, as a young doctor is investigating the suicide of an elderly woman, he discovers her obsession with his vanished son.

Janice Hopper

I found this book on a list of horror novels on Twitter.

It's more of a ghost story than a horror novel. There are chills and suspense, but almost no gore. It's a GOOD ghost story.

Three people decide to renovate a house in a settlement that's deserted for the winter. Their phones stop working. There are mysterious things left in their house. Strange things are happening.

Elsewhere: there's an instance of vandalism at a local elementary school. A psychiatrist is called in by the police to help give insight into the motives of the vandal. But wait... 60 years ago, almost the same thing happened. Is there a connection.

The psychiatrist: His young son disappeared 3 years ago. He was never found. The psychiatrist lost his marriage due to the trauma, and his wife has never gotten over it. She dreams about the son.

These different threads weave together VERY NICELY in this story. I did NOT figure out what was going to happen ahead of time!

A well-written and engaging ghost story, not TOO creepy, but very effective.

Lindsay Maldonado

Oh my goodness this was a masterpiece. Kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. And the way everything finally connects in the end, UGH. Absolutely amazing.

4.5 stars.

This was really spooky! Definitely a great book to read in the winter.

I wasn't sure how it was going to wrap up in the end, especially as the two stories converge so late in the book, but it seemed to all mesh together and add up well! (view spoiler)[I KNEW Líf and Garðar were having an affair!! I felt so bad for Katrín. I do wonder what happened to Garðar though, I assume he died as well so his ghost is probably roaming around too? I really loved the set-up for the ending. idk WHAT Freyr is thinking with his "maybe I'll fix up the house!!" but he's a dumbass. I kind of want a sequel now. (hide spoiler)]

Michelle

A terrifying ghost story from the Queen of Icelandic crime, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, author of the Thora Gudmundsdottir novels. 'Yrsa is one of the most exciting new voices in the crime thriller world.' - Peter James The crunching noise had resumed, now accompanied by a disgusting, indefinable smell. It could best be described as a blend of kelp and rotten meat. The voice spoke again, now slightly louder and clearer: Don't go. Don't go yet. I'm not finished. In an isolated village in the Icelandic Westfjords, three friends set to work renovating a derelict house. But soon they realise they are not alone there - 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 . . .

I Remember You A Ghost Story

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