"A magnificent piece of work." - Readers' Favorite"A riveting thriller and murder mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end." - The Book CommentaryAn exquisitely layered Nordic noir novel that masterfully weaves edge-of-your seat suspense with incisive social commentary. Bold and brilliant, this compelling debut thriller captivates readers in a tautly told story while exploring fundamental questions about human nature. Any murder in Iceland is a big deal, but this one is seismic. Not just because the victim is an American. Or a billionaire. Or that his throat was slashed in his suite at the country's most famous tourist attraction. There's more than all that: The killer shoved thousands of dollars, euros, and kroner into the dead man's wound. This murder was a statement.But what was it saying? And why?The pressure is on a young detective, Hekla Fritzdottir, to figure that out and to solve the crime. But the more she learns, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of corruption that stretches from the trendy streets of Reykjavik to the darkest corners of American prisons. With pressure mounting from all sides and powerful forces inside her own department threatening her, she realizes that one of the few people she can trust is the prime suspect's ex-boyfriend: a washed-up, suicidal former FBI whistleblower who doesn't trust her - and shouldn't.Can they get past their mutual suspicion and work together to protect innocent lives and uncover a far-reaching conspiracy? And can they keep their own dark histories from consuming them?Two Dead Billionaires is a gripping murder mystery and political thriller from Luke Sheldon, an important new voice in the genre. The story spans continents and dives deep into the desolate confines of the human soul. With richly drawn characters, an intricately plotted narrative, and relentless tension, Sheldon's debut novel keeps readers spellbound in a web that tightens with every page.