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Lilja Sigurdardottir

Lilja Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic crime-writer, playwright and screen-writer, born in 1972. She is the author of nine novels, seven of which have been translated into English:

  • Snare, 2015, Orenda Books
  • Trap, 2016, Orenda Books
  • Cage,  2017, Orenda Books
  • Betrayal,  2018, Orenda Books
  • Cold as Hell,  2021, Orenda Books

CWA Awards

  • CWA Crime Fiction in Translation Dagger - Longlisted

Other Awards

Gríman – Iceland Theater Awards for ´Best Play of the Year´ in 2014 for Big Babies.

The Drop of Blood – Icelandic Crime Fiction Award for ‘Best Crime Novel of the Year’ in 2018 for Cage.

The Drop of Blood – Icelandic Crime Fiction Award for ‘Best Crime Novel of the Year’ in 2019 for Betrayal.

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