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Vilborg Yrsa Sigurðardóttir (born in 1963) is an Icelandic writer of both crime novels and children's fiction. She has been writing since 1998. Her début crime novel was translated into English by Bernard Scudder. The central character in her crime novels so far is Thóra Gudmundsdóttir (Þóra Guðmundsdóttir), a lawyer.
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic award-winning author of mystery, thriller and children’s fiction. Born in Reykjavik, Iceland, Yrsa has a B.Sc. in civil engineering from the University of Iceland, and an M.Sc in civil engineering from Concordia University, Montreal.
Yrsa Sigurdardottir was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 1963. This award winning Icelandic author is famously known for her gritty and hard hitting crime novels set within the suburbs of Iceland.
Yrsa Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic writer, of both crime-novels and children's fiction. She has been writing since 1998. Her début crime-novel "Last Rituals" published in the US in 2007, and the UK in January 2008 was translated into English by Bernard Scudder, and is book 1 of the Thóra Gudmundsdóttir series.
Jan 1, 2011 · The most chilling novel yet from Yrsa Sigurdardottir, an international bestseller at the height of her powers. 'Mummy dead.' The child's pure treble was uncomfortably clear.
Jan 1, 2010 · Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Philip Roughton (Translator) 3.84. 11,704 ratings1,691 reviews. 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.
Yrsa is one of the founders and hosts of the Iceland Noir Literature Festival, which takes place in Reykjavik from 16-19th November. She joins authors such as Richard Osman, Ragnar Jónasson, Bernardine Evaristo, and Marian Keyes.
