At a university in Reykjavik, the body of a young German student is discovered, his eyes cut out and strange symbols carved into his chest. Police waste no time in making an arrest, but the victim's family isn't convinced that the right man is in custody. They ask Thora Gudmundsdottir, an attorney and single mother of two, to investigate. It isn't long before Thora and her associate, Matthew Reich, uncover the deceased student's obsession with Iceland's grisly history of torture, execution, and witch hunts. But there are very contemporary horrors hidden in the long, cold shadow of dark traditions. And for two suddenly endangered investigators, nothing is quite what it seems . . . and no one can be trusted.
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At a university in Reykjavik, the body of a young German student is discovered, his eyes cut out and strange symbols carved into his chest. Police waste no time in making an arrest, but the victim's family isn't convinced that the right man is in custody. They ask Thora Gudmundsdottir, an attorney and single mother of two, to investigate. It isn't long before Thora and her associate, Matthew Reich, uncover the deceased student's obsession with Iceland's grisly history of torture, execution, and witch hunts. But there are very contemporary horrors hidden in the long, cold shadow of dark traditions. And for two suddenly endangered investigators, nothing is quite what it seems . . . and no one can be trusted.
Imprint | HarperCollinsPublishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Thora Gudmundsdottir Novels, 1 |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | April 2009 |
Authors | Yrsa Sigurdardottir |
Dimensions | 204 x 135 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 314 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-114337-3 |
Barcode | 9780061143373 |
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LSN | 0-06-114337-5 |