Deep in the cold heart of a Wyoming winter lies a dark tale of
theft, murder, art, and archeology in this third entry in the Alix
Thorssen mystery series. A visiting Norwegian artist comes to
Alix's gallery and is soon found dead. Bad enough for Jackson
Hole's winter carnival but for Alix it's worse. Her stepfather,
builder of a magnificent model Viking ship, is accused of murder
and refuses to defend himself. With ancient myths seeming to come
to life around her, Alix's investigation could end with a Viking
funeral. It all hinges on what the runes say. After The Bluejay
Shaman and Painted Truth, Lise McClendon proves there is nothing
cold about Norwegians in Nordic Nights. A sexy skier, a naughty ice
carving, and a mysterious fortune teller make a visit to Jackson
Hole a chilling puzzle. "In Nordic Nights, Lise McClendon gives us
a good idea, a wonderful setting, and skillful writing. You'll like
it." -- Tony Hillerman, bestselling author Savvy readers will enjoy
the glimpses of Nordic ritual, the vivid descriptions of the
Wyoming winter, and the pattern of fire and ice as Alix's emotions
fight logic and the heated passions around her fight icy greed. --
Kirkus Reviews Set in wintry Jackson Hole, Wyo., this crisp,
straightforward mystery plunges gallery owner Alix Thorssen into
the local Nordic Nights festival, which features ice carving, a
parade, ski races-- And a startling murder. Famous Norwegian
painter Glasius Dokken, who had come to town for his show at Alix's
gallery, is found stabbed with an ice pick in the hotel room of an
itinerant and provocative fortune-teller. Alix, persistent and
unflappable, begins to investigate. McClendon works a good deal of
Nordic folklore into her story. The fortune-teller is a specialist
in runes, and her silver-and-wood tools quickly become a central
point in the case: Are the runes museum quality? Have they been
stolen? The third entry in the McClendon's series conjures up the
icy beauty of Jackson Hole. Her agreeably feisty heroine and a
hair-raising finale will keep readers entertained throughout the
night, Nordic or otherwise. --Publisher's Weekly
General
| Imprint: |
Thalia Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Alix Thorssen Mystery, 3 |
| Release date: |
2012 |
| First published: |
2012 |
| Authors: |
Lise McClendon
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
204 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-57478-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-615-57478-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780615574783 |
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