HYPOTHERMIA

Arnaldur Indridason’s sixth Detective Erlendur mystery revolves around a woman’s death that is officially ruled a suicide, but Erlendur senses there is something more to the case and continues to investigate. George Guidall capably portrays the aging Icelandic detective with a low, gravelly voice and a slow pace that perfectly suits the character. Erlendur’s “official” work is going over cold cases from earlier in his career, and he strives to resolve the thirty-year-old disappearance of a young man before his terminally ill father runs out of time. Guidall’s performance of the various supporting characters is monotonous, but his Icelandic accents adds authenticity to an atmospheric mystery. K.O. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2011]