Scrimshaw: A short story of art and innocence in the Arctic (Greenland Crime Stories) Paperback – 27 Aug. 2019

Maratse is visiting from Ittaggortoomitt for a visit to the dentist. Whilst there, the dentist tells him to visit an artist who creates beautiful pieces from whale ribs and bone .When Fila , the artist's granddaughter tells him the old man is not himself...and then the old man goes missing, Maratse , Petra Jensen and Gabba set out to find what happened to him ..Scrimshaw is a sad , emotive little story ..There is nothing more prestigious than a beautiful soul ...Maratse shines once more ...

An unexpected pleasure to wake up to this novella having arrived, and on a day when I was free to devour it! It's a quick read at about 70 pages but the story doesn't feel rushed or forced, the pacing as ever hits just the right note. Some familiar names crop up in this story about a missing artist and the black market trade in souvenirs that aren't meant to be taken out of the country, and it's a pleasure as always to be reunited with our old friends Maratse and Petra. The author doesn't shy away from the very real problems affecting Greenland's people and this human element really elevates this whole series into something special, the author's deep respect and love for this country - much like Maratse's own - really shines through in all his writing. Looking forward to the next one!