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