A remarkable portrayal of an era, conjuring up a vibrant picture of society and the spirit of the early 19th century.

New ideas are emerging in the world as the Age of Enlightenment takes hold, even in tiny fishing villages at the edge of civilization. Priests and the local authorities still decide the fate of the working classes, but the people are becoming aware of the injustice in their circumstances and are now poised to take action. In Tangavik, a group has hatched a plan to steal from the rich, but there are other forces at play: a storm surge crushes homes and decimates a community, ghosts return to exact their toll, ill-fated love blossoms against the odds…

Numerous storylines emerge: joy and heartbreak, persecution and liberation, historical insights tinged with the supernatural, dazzling characters and the gamut of human imagination, from beautiful to terrifying — all woven together by the author in a dense and complex web, as he is known to do so well.

“… Poetic Criminology puts Einar Mar’s skill as a born storyteller on display, who, with only a few words, can conjure up magnificent poetic beauty and the power of language.”
Berlinske Tidende, Denmark

FOUR STARS OUT OF FIVE
“… a sincere story and immensely entertaining …”
Ragnhildur Thrastardottir, Morgunbladid daily