The Lost House

Reviews

"Atmospheric...Larsen seamlessly interweaves Agnes’s path toward self-discovery with her and Nora’s investigation." —Publishers Weekly

“With its measured pace, psychological depth, and vivid portraits of people and places, Larsen’s atmospheric thriller resembles Nordic noir… A haunting whodunit with effective undertones of menace.” —Kirkus Reviews

"A chilling meditation on the human ramifications of the true crime industry, Melissa Larsen turns her piercing gaze to Icelandic noir. The Lost House explores inheritance, pain, loneliness, and survival, with a breathless murder mystery like an icy current running through. With this masterful novel, Larsen positions herself to become a giant of literary suspense." —Danya Kukafka, bestselling author of Notes on an Execution

"A notorious long-ago crime and an unfolding new one converge in the isolated confines of small-town Iceland, in a riveting story that's at once chilling and warmhearted and scary and sexy. A great read." —Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon

“The Lost House is a deeply atmospheric, layered thriller in which long-buried secrets threaten to overturn the present. With uncompromising intelligence and empathy, Melissa Larsen crafts complex characters and explores what happens when real people become caught in sensational true-crime tales—all amid a mesmerizing, unforgiving Icelandic winter.” —Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant

"A chilling suspense that will keep you up through the long Icelandic night. Melissa Larsen’s prose is as sharp as an ice-pick and her story will thaw your heart." —Carol Goodman, Two-time winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award and author of Return to Wyldcliffe Heights

"An atmospheric stunner of a novel, an addictive and deeply considered excavation of family secrets and silence. Larsen’s novel is a thing of wonder. I didn’t want it to ever end.” —Danielle Trussoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Puzzle Master

"A trip down memory lane but make it murdery. ‘Chilling’ doesn’t scratch the surface of Melissa Larsen’s Icelandic mystery where one family’s ancestral secrets are even harsher than the elements. A triumph by a true talent." —Hannah Morrissey, author of Hello, Transcriber

“Full of sweeping landscapes and chilling details, The Lost House is replete with family secrets, dark legacies, and the terrifying depths humans will go to in order to keep what’s theirs. For fans of Ragnar Jonasson and Patricia Highsmith, The Lost House is not to be missed!” —Jennifer Herrera, author of The Hunter

"Readers will love exploring the icy surfaces and compelling depths of Melissa Larsen’s gorgeously written suspense novel, The Lost House. Set in moody and mysterious Iceland, this propulsive read features a heartfelt look at generational trauma with true crime culture twists and an expertly crafted exploration of uncovering family secrets buried in the snow." —Vanessa Lillie, USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters

"Tightly plotted, rich with heart and heft, Melissa Larsen's smart and suspenseful The Lost House examines how you can deeply love someone and still not truly know them—how searching for the truth can both enliven and unravel a person. A book so beautifully written and full of atmosphere, I was instantly transported to the haunted, ethereal landscapes of rural Iceland, to a town where secrets are laid bare and sins of the past come into sharp relief. A brilliant, thrilling read." —Samantha Jayne Allen, author of Pay Dirt Road