The Body in the Bath - Hardcover, Helgi Book 3 of 3

This English-language hardcover mystery follows Reykjavík detective Helgi as he investigates a retired officer’s disappearance and faces suspicion after a woman is found dead. Written by Ragnar Jónasson and translated by Philip Roughton, it is the third book in the Helgi series, with 288 pages.

Key Features

• Reykjavík Setting: Helgi’s investigation unfolds as snow blankets the city and Christmas approaches.
• Unsolved Disappearance: Helgi pursues the case of Hulda, his predecessor, who has long been presumed dead.
• Murder Suspicion: When Bergþóra is found dead in her bath, suspicion falls on Helgi as he tries to clear his name.

Specifications

• Author: Ragnar Jónasson
• Translator: Philip Roughton
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication Date: 12 Nov. 2026
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-11-12
• Dimensions: 16.2 x 2.8 x 24.3 cm (6.4 x 1.1 x 9.6 in)
• Weight: 750 g (26.5 oz)
• ISBN-13: 978-0241786383
• ISBN-10: 024178638X
• EAN: 9780241786383