Which Icelandic author wrote the crime novels featuring Detective Erlendur?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Arnaldur Indriðason
- Step 1: Arnaldur Indriðason created Detective Erlendur. Answer: Arnaldur Indriðason. Why not the others: Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, Ragnar Jónasson and Sjón don't fit.
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