Nicknamed "The Eagle" for his unerring intuition, Detective Hallgrim Hallgrimsson exudes self-assurance. Beneath the facade, however, lies a tormented personality. He's been selected to lead a team of Danish investigators gathered to stem the explosion of European cross-border organized crime. An ingenious hero, Hallgrim has allowed work to consume his life and prevent his connecting with himself, his darkest memories and his own motivations.