From the million-copy bestselling author, perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson, Anne Holt, and The Killing.__________"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

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.