# Where the Shadows Lie

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- Authors: [Michael Ridpath](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-ridpath)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2011-02-01

## Description

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

## Editions

### Where the Shadows Lie

- Publisher: corvus
- ISBN: 978-18-4887-399-5
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2011-02-01
- Language: en_GB