Wanderer

In "Iceland," a young Italian tourist is murdered at a sacred church in northern Iceland, and Magnus Jonson, newly returned to the Reykjavik police force, is called in to investigate. He suspects there may be more links to the murdered woman than anyone in the film crew will acknowledge, leading to tensions and new friendships. A shocking second murder leads Magnus to question everything he thought he knew.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Atlantic Books

From the million-copy bestselling author, perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson, Anne Holt, and The Killing, Michael Ridpath is trouncing the Scandinavians on their home turf. This is international thriller writing at its best. Peter James, author of the Roy Grace series, Iceland, 2017: When a young Italian tourist is found brutally murdered at a sacred church in northern Iceland, Magnus Jonson, newly returned to the Reykjavik police force, is called in to investigate. At the scene, he finds a stunned TV crew, there to film a documentary on the life of the legendary Viking, Gudrid the Wanderer. Magnus quickly begins to suspect that there may be more links to the murdered woman than anyone in the film crew will acknowledge. As jealousies come to the surface, new tensions replace old friendships, and history begins to rewrite itself, a shocking second murder leads Magnus to question everything he thought he knew. As the investigation unfolds, Magnus discovers that the victim was not just a tourist but a researcher who had been studying the ancient Viking religion. She had been working on a book that claimed that the Vikings were not just raiders and pillagers but also spiritual seekers who had a deep connection to the land and the gods. Magnus is determined to uncover the truth behind the murders and find out who is behind the plot to destroy the legacy of the Vikings. He is aided in his quest by a young journalist named Sigurður, who is also a descendant of the Vikings. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of Iceland's political and religious landscape, facing off against powerful forces that are determined to keep the truth hidden. In the end, Magnus and Sigurður uncover a shocking secret that links the murders to the ancient gods of the Vikings. They discover that the murders were not just a random act of violence but a deliberate attempt to erase the memory of the Vikings and their spiritual beliefs. With the help of their allies, they are able to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent them from carrying out their evil plans. Iceland, 2017 is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a journey through the history and mythology of Iceland. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, mystery, and the supernatural.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782398752
Edition number: Main