Ancient blood feuds and modern conspiracies: Magnus Jonson, the Iceland-born American homicide detective seconded to Reykjavík, discovers that vengeance, in Iceland, is best served at arctic temperatures. Second installment in a unique series from that rarest of commodities: a million copy selling author published in 41 languages. 'Well done, Michael Ridpath... this is a clever blend of murder mystery, myth and up-to-the-minute mayhem.' The Times.