Ragnar Jonasson’s Hulda series, also known as the Hidden Iceland series, is a critically acclaimed crime fiction trilogy centered around Detective Hulda Hermannsdottir, an experienced police officer nearing retirement. The series delves into Hulda’s personal and professional life as she investigates several crimes while reflecting on her own past.

Set in Iceland, the harsh landscapes mirror the deeper social and personal struggles lurking beneath the surface of people’s lives. Hulda’s personal setbacks and past traumas resurface through the cases she works on.

What makes the series unique is its reverse chronological order, gradually revealing more about Hulda’s life and career as the story moves backward in time. This is why many readers emphasize the importance of reading the Hulda books in order.

Readers appreciate the in-depth exploration of Hulda, who is a complex and fascinating character. The backward progression of the plot is another distinctive and notable feature of the series.