Where the Shadows Lie

From the million-copy bestselling author, perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson, Anne Holt, and The Killing.
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"Michael Ridpath is on the war path, trouncing the Scandinavians on their home turf. This is international thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page turning suspense and a great, fresh location." PETER JAMES
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One thousand years ago: An Icelandic warrior returns from battle, bearing a ring cut from the right hand of his foe.

Seventy years ago: An Oxford professor, working from a secret source, creates the twentieth centurys most pervasive legend. The professors name? John Ronald Reuel Tolkein.

Six hours ago: An expert on Old Iceland literature, Agnar Haraldsson, is murdered.

Everything is connected, but to discover how, Detective Magnus Jonson must venture where the shadows lie...
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Praise for the A Magnus Iceland Mystery series:

International thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page turning suspense and a great, fresh location. -- Peter James
Ingenious and thrilling. Fascinating stuff. -- Spectator
A clever blend of murder mystery, myth and up-to-the-minute mayhem... --The Times
Entertaining stuff. -- Daily Telegraph
Terrific! Great plot and splendid pacing... -- Simon Brett
A first class mystery. -- Booklist