The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer: Helgi #2    by Ragnar Jonasson Order:  USA  Can Minotaur, 2026 (2025) Hardcover, Paperback, e-Book     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson I've long enjoyed Ragnar Jónasson's Dark Iceland and Hidden Iceland mystery series, especially having travelled in Iceland myself. The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer is the second in another series, starring detective Helgi Reykdal (whose own mystery reading list is shared at the beginning). It begins on the 2002 publication day for Elin Jonsdottir's final book, with filming begun on a series based on her novels, and moves on in time to 2012, the account interspersed with a 2005 author interview and flashbacks to disturbing events decades before. In 2012, Helgi's Reykjavik CID boss hands him the case of a missing crime writer - Elin Jonsdottir. Helgi begins to interview Elin's closest associates - her publisher Rut, her accountant Thor, and her best friend (a judge) Lovisa. They tell him that, though very different people, they all look out for each other. Complicating matters, Helgi's new girlfriend Anita is being stalked by his alcoholic ex, Bergthora. Helgi solves one riddle in the author's past only to stumble on another - and a very cold case whose truth Elin was determined must come out. Helgi does finally solve the case but then his own situation ends on a cliffhanger. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Mystery books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews