Hildur Rúnarsdottir is the only police detective working on the isolated west coast of Iceland. She is desperate to forget her traumatic past by burying herself in her cases alongside her new trainee, Jakob Johanson. But Jakob's life has its own complications, and it soon becomes clear that neither can run from their pasts for long. When a local man is found with his throat slit, underneath an avalanche that has buried much of the evidence, Hildur and Jakob must set their own problems aside and unravel the dark secrets to expose a killer . . . Translated by Kristian London
New-appointed District Sheriff Tristan Haraldsen and his wife Elsebeth are looking forward to the peaceful semi-retirement in the remote fishing village of Djevulsfjord on the stunningly beautiful island of Vagar. But when two boys go missing during the first whale hunt of the season, the repercussions strike at the heart of the isolated coastal community. As he pursues his investigations, Tristan discovers that the Mikkelsen brothers aren't the first young men to have vanished on Vagar. Determined to solve the mystery of Djevulsfjord, yet encountering suspicion wherever he turns, Haraldsen comes to realise he and his wife are not living in the rural paradise they had imagined, and that the wild beauty of the region hides a far darker reality.
Deep within the icy grip of the Whispering Fjord lies a chilling secret, a lost civilization whose whispers echo through the ages. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a yearning for discovery, a team of intrepid explorers ventures into the unknown, their journey leading them to the heart of a forgotten world. As they delve deeper, they uncover the remnants of a once-great civilization, its technology far exceeding anything humanity has ever known. But their brilliance was their downfall. The whispers, initially a tool for communication and manipulation, were twisted into a weapon, corrupting the civilization from within. Now, the team faces a daunting task: to contain the whispers and prevent their destructive potential from reaching the outside world. Their actions will shape the future, not just of the Whispering Fjord, but of humanity itself. Embark on a thrilling adventure with "The Whispering Fjord": Unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization: Discover the secrets of a technologically advanced society, their rise and their ultimate demise. Face the chilling whispers: Experience the haunting power of the whispers, a force that holds the potential for both immense good and devastating destruction. Witness a desperate struggle for survival: As the team races against time to contain the whispers, their every move could trigger a catastrophic chain reaction. Explore a breathtaking yet perilous landscape: Journey through the treacherous beauty of the Whispering Fjord, a world of ice, danger, and hidden wonders. This captivating tale is a must-read for anyone who enjoys: Science fiction and fantasy with a touch of historical intrigue Adventure stories filled with suspense, exploration, and thrilling discoveries Thought-provoking narratives that explore the ethical implications of scientific progress Characters driven by curiosity, courage, and the responsibility to protect humanity Delve into the Whispering Fjord and discover a secret that will forever change the course of human history.
This time out, smalltown caterer and minister's wife Faith Fairchild's neighbor, Pix Miller, takes center stage, heading off to Norway to investigate the sudden disappearance of a family friend. Determined to discover the truth, Pix is drawn into a suspenseful world of intrigue, stolen antiques, secret histories, and deadly echoes from Norway's past and the Nazi occupation. Surrounded by the country's breathtaking beauty, the ever-resourceful New Englander perseveres -- until at last she finds herself face-to-face with a remorseless killer...with no way out.
New District Sheriff Tristan Haraldsen uncovers a series of dark secrets when he investigates the disappearance of two boys in the remote Faroe Islands. Newly-appointed District Sheriff Tristan Haraldsen and his wife Elsebeth are looking forward to a peaceful semi-retirement in the remote fishing village of Djevulsfjord on the stunningly beautiful island of Vagar. But when two boys go missing during the first whale hunt of the season, the repercussions strike at the heart of the isolated coastal community. As he pursues his investigations, Tristan discovers that the Mikkelsen brothers aren’t the first young men to have vanished on Vagar. Determined to solve the mystery of Djevulsfjord, yet encountering suspicion wherever he turns, Haraldsen comes to realize he and his wife are not living in the rural paradise they had imagined, and that the wild beauty of the region hides a far darker reality.
The rhythm is gonna get you. It’s been five whole months since the last murder in Cedar River, Texas, and Juni Jessup and her sisters Tansy and Maggie have been humming along when disaster strikes again. Their struggling vinyl records shop/coffee nook, Sip & Spin Records, is under pressure from predatory investors, though the Jessup sisters aren’t ready to face the music and admit defeat. But the night after their meeting, the sketchy financier is killed outside their shop during a torrential Texas thunderstorm that washes out all the roads in and out of town. Now the sisters find themselves trapped in Cedar River with a killer, and Juni is determined to solve the case. When the river spits out an unexpected surprise, Detective Beau Russell asks for Juni’s help, never predicting her investigation will spin her into danger. Up until now, the Jessup sisters have been playing it by ear, but with the whole town watching, can they catch a killer before he strikes again?
Explains to amateur naturalists how to know what is happening in nature by examining the "clues" in animal tracks, habitats, and lifestyles; plants; geological features; and natural sounds, smells, and body language.
Fjords are both an interface and a buffer between glaciated continents and the oceans. They exhibit a very wide range in environmental conditions, both in dynamics and geography. Some are truly wonders of the world with their dizzying mountain slopes rising sharply from the ocean edge. Others represent some of the harshest conditions on earth, with hurricane winds, extremes in temperature, and catastrophic earth and ice movements. Fjords are unique estuaries and represent a large portion of the earth's coastal zone. Yet they are not very well known, given the increasing population and food pressures, and their present industrial and strategic importance. Temperate zone estuaries have had many more years of intense study, with multiyear data available. Most fjords have not been impacted by man but, if history repeats itself, that condition will not last long. Fjords present some unique environmental problems, such as their usually slow flushing time, a feature common to many silled environments. Thus there is presently a need for management guidelines, which can only be based on a thorough knowledge of the way fjords work. Fjords are, in many respects, perfect natural oceanographic and geologic lab oratories. Source inputs are easily identified and their resulting gradients are well developed. Throughout this book, we emphasize the potential of modeling pro cesses in fjords, with comparisons to other estuary, lake, shelf and slope, and open ocean environments.
