Publisher's Synopsis
Discover the world of Greenland crime, thrillers and mysteries with Constable David Maratse.
These four previously published Greenland crime novellas delve deeper into the world of Constable David Maratse, and explore modern Greenland through Jack Londonesque adventures with a criminal twist.
The Heart that was a Wild Garden
A short story of parenthood and rejection in the Arctic
When a young couple bring home a newborn baby, Police Constable David Maratse must take care of their challenging nine-year-old girl before the family self-destructs.
Qivittoq
A short story of theft and redemption in the Arctic
When a pattern for a Greenlandic national costume is stolen Constable David Maratse must find the thief before they are expelled from the community.
The Thunder Spirits
A short story of faith and foul play in the Arctic
When a body is found during an evangelical visit to a remote Arctic settlement, Constable David Maratse must find the murderer before a frenzy of faith covers their tracks.
Iluliaq
A short story of age and attachment in the Arctic
When a tsunami wave from a massive iceberg threatens to swamp a tiny settlement, Constable David Maratse must persuade an old hunter and his wife to leave their home.
