In the Shadow of the Bear

Nina von Staffeldt

A taut political thriller, with links to current geo-political tensions, unearthing
long-buried secrets in Greenland. As a forgotten chapter of World War II resurfaces,
powerful forces move to ensure the past stays buried—no matter the cost

After many years in Denmark, Aviaq Kreutzmann has just started her new position as a Danish-speaking priest in Nuuk, when a young and ambitious researcher shows up at the church office. He is on the trail of previously unknown American plans to take over Greenland during World War II and needs access to the old archives.

Shortly thereafter, the researcher disappears in the desolate inland of South Greenland, and the police and search teams are left completely in the dark. Kim Hammeken from the Nuuk Police senses that something is seriously wrong, and despite scepticism from his boss and colleagues, he
discreetly begins an investigation.

Aviaq, too, is drawn into the mystery of the missing researcher and uncovers clues that have escaped the police’s attention. Following separate paths—and clashing along the way—Aviaq and Kim slowly close in on solving a case that has the potential to shake the geopolitical order and cause friction between old friends and allies.

Soon, it becomes clear to Aviaq and Kim that the researcher—if he is still alive—is in grave danger, and that they must begin to cooperate if they are to find him before the truth is buried forever…