To Cook a Bear

A fantastic tale set in the far north of Sweden in 1852 following a runaway Sami boy and his mentor, the famous pastor Laestadius, as they investigate a murder in their village along with the mysteries of life."Divine. This book is a masterpiece." —Daglabet (Norway)Jussi, a runaway, becomes Laestadius's faithful son and disciple, and the two set out on long botanical treks filled with philosophical discussions. Jussi learns all about plants and nature; but also how to read and write and about spirituality. But their quiet days are interrupted when a maid goes missing in the forest. When she is found dead, the locals suspect a predatory bear is at large. The constable is quick to offer a reward for capturing it, but Laestadius sees other traces that point to a far worse killer on the loose. After another maid is severely injured, Jussi and the pastor work to track down the murderer, unaware of the evil that is closing in on him. For it is...