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 century's most pervasive legend. The professor's 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
About the Author :
Michael Ridpath spent eight years as a bond trader in the City before giving up his job to write full-time. He lives in London. Visit his website at www.michaelridpath.com.
Review :
'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
'Highly ingenious and engaging... I was gripped.' Peter Lovesey;
'One of our finest thriller writers...' Daily Mail;
'Scenically breath-taking, ingeniously plotted...The best thriller you'll read all year.' Frances Fyfield;
'Compulsive. Another fabulous and irresistible thriller from the UK's king of crime.' Michael Jecks;
'A compelling and complex thriller.' Aline Templeton;
'A wonderfully twisty thriller, with unflagging pace and a premise to die for.' Andrew Taylor;
'A nerve-jangling edge-of-your-seat thriller.' Robert Goddard;
'Well researched and beautifully executed, pacy but poignant - I loved it.' Mari Hannah;
'A gripping, twisting novel that begs to be read in one sitting.' William Ryan;
'Exceptional.' Craig Russell;
'An enthralling read.' Mick Herron;
'A page-turning thriller.' L.C. Tyler;
'A clever concept, expertly handled and beautifully, vividly written.' Steve Mosby
'Ridpath has a winner here.' New York Times Book Review;
'Gripping.' Tatler;
'Britain's answer to John Grisham.' Publishing News;
'The kind of gilt-edged entertainment that should have no trouble finding its way to the bestseller lists.' Sunday Express;
'[Ridpath's] thrillers... never fail to deliver satisfaction and excitement.' Daily Mail;
'A master-class in how it's done. I read it in one gulp.' Observer;
'A fast-paced roller-coaster of a thriller.' The Bookseller
'Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart.' Guardian;
'Ridpath provides a rush of blood to the head and stings your page-turning fingertips.' Independent
'A compelling and hugely satisfying read.' Chris Ewan
