num_pages: 256
description: Ketilsey Island 1960.Near this deserted island off the western coast of Iceland the dawning of spring brings with it new life for the local wildlife. But for the decaying body discovered by three seal hunters winter is a matter of permanence. After it is found to be a Danish cryptographer missing for months the ensuing investigation uncovers a mysterious link between him and a medieval manuscript known as the Book of Flatey.Before long another body is found on Flatey another tiny island off the western coast. This time in the ancient Viking tradition the victims back has been mutilated with the so-called blood eagle. Kjartan the district magistrates representative sent to investigate the crime soon finds himself descending into the dark dangerous world of ancient legends symbology and secret societies to find the killer.Viktor Arnar Ingolfssons Glass Keynominated Nordic mystery captures the era with visceral authenticity and the austere quiet of a world far off the beaten track. Full of surprising humor complex clues and brooding intensity The Flatey Enigma is so captivating you wont be able to put the book down until Kjartan has cracked the code.
language: English
title: The Flatey Enigma
publisher: Amazon Crossing