Michael Ridpath spent eight years as a bond trader in the City before giving up his job to write full-time. He lives in north London with his wife and three children. Visit his website at www.michaelridpath.com.

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An ancient Icelandic saga leads to murder in this ingenious new crime series from international bestseller Michael Ridpath "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

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 north London with his wife and three children.

Reviews

Well done, Michael Ridpath... This is a clever blend of murder mystery, myth and up-to-the-minute mayhem.
*The Times*

Never fail[s] to deliver satisfaction and excitement
*Daily Mail*

Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart
*Guardian*

The plotting and pacing are all one could wish for
*Scotland on Sunday*

Sheer entertainment... Michael Ridpath provides a master-class in how it's done
*Observer*

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*

Enriched by numerous details about long-lost secrets, arcane and super-natural lore and the extraordinary terrain of Iceland... a good story set in a fascinating place
*Literary Review*

A superbly entertaining thriller...Ridpath has another hit on his hands
*Shots Magazine*

This highly atmospheric and addictive thriller brings in elements that will entice both crime fiction and fantasy readers. With Tolkien groupies, Internet hacking, and revenge, this title has no shortage of appeal.
*Library Journal (starred review)*

Ridpath (Fatal Error) smoothly melds history, legend, and a police procedural in this first of a crime series set in Iceland. When a Dominican drug cartel targets Sgt. Det. Magnus Jonson of the Boston PD's homicide unit, Magnus is taken out of harm's way and assigned to the Icelandic police force in a country where handguns are banned even for cops. Magnus joins the investigation of the murder of Agnar Haraldsson, a professor who specialized in Icelandic sagas and legends, which also are Magnus's lifelong hobby. Agnar uncovered a lost saga that may have been the basis for Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. In particular, the saga maintains that a powerful and extremely valuable ring is hidden in Iceland. The clues lead to a worldwide group of Tolkien fanatics and an in-debt art gallery owner. The tension rises after the Dominicans go after Magnus's loved ones in Boston and also travel to Iceland. Ridpath deftly explores the influence myths have on a contemporary, credit-strapped Iceland. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Well done, Michael Ridpath... This is a clever blend of murder mystery, myth and up-to-the-minute mayhem. * The Times *
Never fail[s] to deliver satisfaction and excitement * Daily Mail *
Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart * Guardian *
The plotting and pacing are all one could wish for * Scotland on Sunday *
Sheer entertainment... Michael Ridpath provides a master-class in how it's done * Observer *
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
Enriched by numerous details about long-lost secrets, arcane and super-natural lore and the extraordinary terrain of Iceland... a good story set in a fascinating place * Literary Review *

A superbly entertaining thriller...Ridpath has another hit on his hands