Finished Sa 3/24/12
GoodReads post:
First novel in a series which concerns a Boston detective, Magnus Jonson, who has relocated to Iceland and is on-loan to the Icelandic Police Force at Reykjavík. In this novel he has left Boston because corrupt cops and a drug czar have placed a hit on him to prevent him from testifying. In Iceland, Magnus becomes involved in a number of murders which involve the ancient Norse sagas of Iceland. These texts provided J. R. R. Tolkien with the inspiration for his LORD OF THE RINGS series.
The novel is a fast-paced mystery/thriller, and has great descriptions of the people and places of Iceland. Great location and a terrific story, and I'll look forward for more on the Magnus Jonson character. The author, Michael Ridpath, is actually known for his novels of the investment banking industry.
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