Where the Shadows Lie
Jun 2010 · A Magnus Iceland Mystery Book 1 · Atlantic Books Ltd
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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
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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
__________
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...
__________
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
Ratings and reviews
4.2
13 reviews
Matthew Broadbent
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28 August 2018
Not only is this book very gripping, it also makes you want to hop on a plane and visit the places mentioned. Iceland sounds like an ethereal and wonderful (if not cold) land of warm and hospitable people.
Will Campbell
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18 July 2018
Really enjoy edge this. The Icelandic setting and the link with the sagas
and with Lord of the Rings were cleverly integrated to provide a thriller
plot with a difference.
Neil
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4 March 2021
absolutely terrible , a robot reading the book how does one get a refund on Google play beyond me..
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.
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