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Arnar Vik

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Arnar Vik is a Norwegian author based in Oslo. Writing under a pseudonym, Arnar leads a professional life far removed from the literary world. His debut novel, Ospreys, is the first in a series rooted in the covert operations of Norway’s intelligence services. With a focus on realism and tension, Arnar aims to guide readers through stories that feel close to real life—where suspense drives the narrative forward. He makes no grand claims about his literary talents, but hopes the books will offer solid entertainment for anyone who appreciates a gripping thriller. Arnar is currently working with book number three in this series. Akula - the second book - has just come out on Amazon.

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Average rating: 4.14 · 21 ratings · 19 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

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Ospreys is out as a giveaway the next weeks

Hi to all readers and writers.

On this Saturday I opened up a giveaway for my first novel in my suspence series - Ospreys

Here you will get the first introduction to the Norwegian police officers Erling and Rubina - who gets dragged into a murderous investigation of dirty politics and organized crime with military ties.
I have 50 ebooks on the give away - only US, I am afraid - but I'll see wha Read more of this blog post »

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The Weight of the Shield (Kat Booker Mysteries #1)

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“It has been a privilege to take a pause from work and find time to write. I am content if I manage to entertain just one reader besides myself. In that case, the project has already doubled its value.”
― Arnar Vik

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“Fear is a prophecy in larval form. Feed it long enough, and it grows wings.”
― Steve Goldsmith, Stonez: A Meditation on Prophets, Doubt, and Divine Silence

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“We are not sent into this world to air our moral prejudices. I never take any notice of what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do.”
― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

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