Joakim Alfvén

The author Amanda Romare has lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) her entire life. Now she’s trying to get her problems under control and is undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with Erik Andersson, one of Sweden’s leading experts on the subject. At the same time, she seeks support from like-minded individuals and meets both ordinary and well-known people with similar issues.

Once discovered, the isle of Thorqus was coveted for its strategic positioning, whoever governed the small kingdom would be guaranteed tribute from every ship that sailed its waters. What ensued was a merciless rivalry between a breed of warrior Norsemen and a clan of South sea swindling pirates.