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Where the Shadows Lie

By: Michael Ridpath
Narrated by: Seán Barrett
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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 20th century’s most pervasive legend. The professor’s name? John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Six hours ago: An expert on Old Icelandic literature, Agnar Haraldsson, is murdered. Everything is connected, but to discover how, Detective Magnus Jonson must venture where the shadows lie….

©2010 Michael Ridpath (P)2011 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Sagas Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime
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An interesting book from Michael Ridpath and well narrated by Sean Barrett. A Boston Detective is seconded to the Icelandic Police while being hunted by a U.S. hitman and quickly becomes involved in a local case. I usually enjoy books from Nordic authors and I found my interest in this book increased as the story evolved. With enough twists in the plot to entertain and Icelandic names and place names to keep track of. This one didn't quite make the top tier in my library but I'll be watching thew author and the series to see how they evolve.

An interesting book from Michael Ridpath and

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