Arnaldur Indridason’s Indifference is out in French and is now at the top of the thriller bestseller list. Les Parias, the fifth book in the Konrad Series, published by Métailié and translated into French by Éric Boury, offers readers a gripping narrative that navigates through the realms of silence, deep-seated emotions, and the complexities of forbidden longing.
A widow finds among her husband’s belongings an old revolver that she has never seen before, and takes it to the police. A check shows that this is a murder weapon. Many years before, it was used when a man was shot and killed in a poor neighborhood in Reykjavik, and the crime was never solved. This sparks the curiosity of retired detective Konrad, as his own father had a similar revolver, and he delves into long forgotten events to uncover links of which few people had been aware.
Arnaldur Indridason once again proves his mastery in creating a complex and compelling crime story. Indifference is marked by its sharp narrative and the exploration of themes that challenge the characters and engage the readers, reflecting Indridason’s unique ability to weave intricate plots with profound emotional depth.
