«Where the Shadows Lie» by Michael Ridpath

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