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Sagaen om Isfolket #20
Skrzydła kruka
W przepojonej smutkiem dolinie, daleko w Alpach Transylwańskich, u stóp przerażającej twierdzy leżało zapomniane miasteczko. Wielu zabłąkało się w te okolice i nigdy już ich później nie widziano. Przybyli tu także Heike Lind i jego towarzysze, Mira i Peter. Odkryli, że ludność miasteczka z dawien dawna żyje w ciągłym strachu, i ma to związek z mieszkankami twierdzy: księżniczką Feodorą i piękną jak z bajki Nicolą...
236 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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About the author
Margit Sandemo
224 books394 followersMargit Sandemo was a Norwegian-Swedish historical fantasy author. She has been the best-selling author in the Nordic Countries since the 1980s, when her novel series of 47 books, The Legend of the Ice People, was published. She has also written many other book series such as Häxmästaren and Legenden om Ljusets rike.
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February 2, 2014
Definitely one of the best books in the whole saga. Great creation on characters, interesting plot and brilliant climate makes this book a definite MUST-READ!! :)
Enjoy! :)
Enjoy! :)
December 27, 2017
En av de mer kusliga böckerna. Riktigt ruskig faktiskt.
September 4, 2022
Do pewnej ponurej wioski zawitali baron de Conte oraz jego bratanek Yves. Poznali tam księżniczkę Feodorę (córkę wojewody) oraz kuzynkę Nicolę. Yves szybko zauważa, że prawdopodobnie dzieje się Nicoli krzywda i postanawia jej pomóc. Jednak zapada na chorobę, a baron jedzie do księżniczki oraz kuzynki z wizytą. Nie wraca. Później znika sam Yves. Tego samego roku do wioski przybywa Heike z Ludzi Lodu.
Po dosyć przydługim wstępie przechodzimy do losów kolejnego członka rodziny. Ten wstęp był zarazem dobrym przybliżeniem jakich postaci należy się spodziewać w tej wiosce, a z drugiej swego rodzaju nowością, bo jeszcze ani razu autorka nie zrobiła takiego otwarcia. Cała sprawa jest dosyć ciekawa, bo mieszkańcy wioski wiedzą z czym się cała sprawa je, ale wszyscy nabierają wody w usta ze strachu i Heike musi sobie sam poradzić. Ogólnie to bawiłam się dobrze przy tej książce, a takie nietypowe otwarcie tego tomu zdecydowanie nastawiło mnie optymistycznie.
Powoli zbliżam się do połowy sagi. Nadal liczę na to, że ten poziom się utrzyma.
Po dosyć przydługim wstępie przechodzimy do losów kolejnego członka rodziny. Ten wstęp był zarazem dobrym przybliżeniem jakich postaci należy się spodziewać w tej wiosce, a z drugiej swego rodzaju nowością, bo jeszcze ani razu autorka nie zrobiła takiego otwarcia. Cała sprawa jest dosyć ciekawa, bo mieszkańcy wioski wiedzą z czym się cała sprawa je, ale wszyscy nabierają wody w usta ze strachu i Heike musi sobie sam poradzić. Ogólnie to bawiłam się dobrze przy tej książce, a takie nietypowe otwarcie tego tomu zdecydowanie nastawiło mnie optymistycznie.
Powoli zbliżam się do połowy sagi. Nadal liczę na to, że ten poziom się utrzyma.
June 24, 2025
Faktisk den første jeg har likt så langt i serien. Hjemsøkt borg, vampyrer og spøkelser - ja takk!
June 20, 2023
3.5⭐️
May 18, 2013
One of the most shit scary books in the Saga. I am not kidding, I read horror and this made me sleep rather uncomfortable.
December 11, 2024
Mer spökhistoria än romans, och fantastiske Heike ❤️
August 12, 2025
En klar uppryckning från dom senaste böckerna i serien. Jag gillar ju att läsa skräck och rysare så det var en bonus att Margit bjöd på lite sådan läsning i denna bok. Hon är bra på att måla upp karaktärer och den miljö dom befinner sig i. Även handlingen känns rappare och fräschare än på länge. Hoppas det inte är något enkom för just denna bok utan att hon vid tillfället hon skrev boken startade något som håller i sig även i dom efterföljande böckerna.
January 8, 2024
Bardzo przyjemna część. Inna. Tak daleko jeszcze nie byliśmy, bo walczymy z upiorami na zamku w Transylwanii.
June 8, 2023
The 20th book, Ravnens Vinger ("The Raven's Wings") follows Heike, son of Sölve/Sølve partly as he grows up in the small village of Planina where his father died. But mostly, it is the story of him beginning a long journey back home, back to Scandinavia, to Norway and a family that doesn't even know he exists.
Heike is one of the cursed members of the clan and perhaps that is one of the reasons for his adventures in this book. It is certainly why he survives.
This is a book that truly mixes myth and reality, layers upon layers of ghost stories and illusions. I eat it up every time. Like in so many pf the previous books, I think one of the strengths of this book is the descriptive powers of Sandemo. Reading the descriptions of the haunted forests closely, I find it hard not to get chills. It is a place both fatally fascinating and absolutely terrifying.
I have a soft spot for the character of Heike, I really do. So maybe I'm raitng this book a little higher than it needs to be, because in the grand scheme of things, not much happens related to the overall story. But it does give a great insight in Heike's childhood and youth, far far away from the place he truly belongs. And as I said, I have a soft spot for him. I can't say why, really.
Following this book are three more than follows Heike's story, as he travels towards his home and as he meets his estranged family. But also beyond that. So in the end, I sort of view it as a test of sorts. A way for Heike's slumbering powers to awaken and grow, for him to realise his potential. As if something big is coming.
Heike is one of the cursed members of the clan and perhaps that is one of the reasons for his adventures in this book. It is certainly why he survives.
This is a book that truly mixes myth and reality, layers upon layers of ghost stories and illusions. I eat it up every time. Like in so many pf the previous books, I think one of the strengths of this book is the descriptive powers of Sandemo. Reading the descriptions of the haunted forests closely, I find it hard not to get chills. It is a place both fatally fascinating and absolutely terrifying.
I have a soft spot for the character of Heike, I really do. So maybe I'm raitng this book a little higher than it needs to be, because in the grand scheme of things, not much happens related to the overall story. But it does give a great insight in Heike's childhood and youth, far far away from the place he truly belongs. And as I said, I have a soft spot for him. I can't say why, really.
Following this book are three more than follows Heike's story, as he travels towards his home and as he meets his estranged family. But also beyond that. So in the end, I sort of view it as a test of sorts. A way for Heike's slumbering powers to awaken and grow, for him to realise his potential. As if something big is coming.
March 9, 2015
Tycker att böckerna i Sagan om Isfolket bara blir bättre och bättre, ju längre in i serien jag kommer. Dessutom är det härligt när man får fortsätta följa samma personer och inte plötsligt ska lära känna nya släktingar, som man knappt hört talas om tidigare.
Det här var en riktigt spännande bok!
Det här var en riktigt spännande bok!
August 12, 2018
I love Heike😍
March 3, 2022
Elementy horroru A+, ale złowieszcze mordercze to było trochę sporo.
January 25, 2026
5 out of 5.
OH MY GOD.
An ice people novel, in Transylvania, with a lot of spooky stuff going on? Sign me up!
This book is basically a what if Margit Sandemo read Dracula and some japanese folk tale and decided to throw them into a blender.
And it turned out to be the best damn Ice People book!
There was so much I absolutely loved about this.
Firstly, the book started with the first three chapters basically being one long prologue, and it was superb. Thrilling, horrifying, amazing.
And then the characters. I think this cast of characters is the best of any ice people book. Heike is a really solid protagonist. Peter is like that guy in book 6 (was it Kaleb..? Can't remember, it was almost a year ago I read that book) but better, and Mira was a really solid character to round the cast off with.
The antagonist of the book, probably the best of the series, and the twists and turns this book took. I'm flabbergasted.
The plot, well let's just say that there are some scenes here that feel as if they're borrowed from Dracula and I couldn't be happier. Especially the scene at the climax and the scene in the cematary.
Sandemo also writes some pretty okay horror scenes, though they'd need a bit more polished to be anywhere near those of an actual horror writer. Still, I take what I can get.
My biggest (and only real) complaint about this book is that the research done on accurate romanian... well that was a zero.
I really got annoyed that they used the word "Strega" so much. Which, while yes, it means witch in italian, it is more similar to the romanian word "a striga" which means "to shout". And Margit could have used the word ”Strigoaică” or heck, even ”Strigoi” which even though it mainly refers to vampires, could also be witches and warlocks. Also, the letter "ä" is used to describe the name of the town, which I guess is meant to be called Târgul Stregești. Now yes, romanian has some letters that might seem weird to scands, especially â and ă since we don't really have any sounds that are similar, but using the "ä"?!
Yeah, my biggest nitpick ever on an otherwise really good book.
Also, I do this on every book I read in 2026, so if this book was a song, it would be "Would You Follow Me" by (Transsylvania) Phoenix.
OH MY GOD.
An ice people novel, in Transylvania, with a lot of spooky stuff going on? Sign me up!
This book is basically a what if Margit Sandemo read Dracula and some japanese folk tale and decided to throw them into a blender.
And it turned out to be the best damn Ice People book!
There was so much I absolutely loved about this.
Firstly, the book started with the first three chapters basically being one long prologue, and it was superb. Thrilling, horrifying, amazing.
And then the characters. I think this cast of characters is the best of any ice people book. Heike is a really solid protagonist. Peter is like that guy in book 6 (was it Kaleb..? Can't remember, it was almost a year ago I read that book) but better, and Mira was a really solid character to round the cast off with.
The antagonist of the book, probably the best of the series, and the twists and turns this book took. I'm flabbergasted.
The plot, well let's just say that there are some scenes here that feel as if they're borrowed from Dracula and I couldn't be happier. Especially the scene at the climax and the scene in the cematary.
Sandemo also writes some pretty okay horror scenes, though they'd need a bit more polished to be anywhere near those of an actual horror writer. Still, I take what I can get.
My biggest (and only real) complaint about this book is that the research done on accurate romanian... well that was a zero.
I really got annoyed that they used the word "Strega" so much. Which, while yes, it means witch in italian, it is more similar to the romanian word "a striga" which means "to shout". And Margit could have used the word ”Strigoaică” or heck, even ”Strigoi” which even though it mainly refers to vampires, could also be witches and warlocks. Also, the letter "ä" is used to describe the name of the town, which I guess is meant to be called Târgul Stregești. Now yes, romanian has some letters that might seem weird to scands, especially â and ă since we don't really have any sounds that are similar, but using the "ä"?!
Yeah, my biggest nitpick ever on an otherwise really good book.
Also, I do this on every book I read in 2026, so if this book was a song, it would be "Would You Follow Me" by (Transsylvania) Phoenix.
January 29, 2024
Przy poprzedniej części pisałam, że będzie ona jednym z najmniej przeze mnie ulubionych tomów z Sagi o Ludziach Lodu. Za to "Skrzydła kruka" będą chyba jednym z najbardziej ulubionych. Gotycki horror czy ogólnie gotycki klimat to coś, co lubię (mimo że generalnie za horrorami średnio przepadam), a w tym tomie nie można narzekać na jego brak. Poza tym przypomina mi klimatem a także trochę fabułą inną historię, którą teraz powoli poznaję, więc to także na plus.
No i Heike! On chyba też będzie w moich ulubieńcach jeśli chodzi o postacie z tej sagi. Mam nadzieję, że kolejny tom również będzie o nim, bo bardzo go polubiłam.
No i Heike! On chyba też będzie w moich ulubieńcach jeśli chodzi o postacie z tej sagi. Mam nadzieję, że kolejny tom również będzie o nim, bo bardzo go polubiłam.
August 11, 2025
En av de bättre böckerna på länge. det blir bitvis riktigt spännande allt efter att Heike nystar upp vad som försiggår i den lilla dalen, även om jag misstänkte tidigt vem av de båda adelskvinnorna det var som var den verkliga boven. Sandemo har ett mer uppstramat språk här och berättandet blir inte så pladdrigt med hennes annars irriterande instickskommentarer.
Och det var en väldigt intressant detalj att delar av storyn bygger på en japansk legend "Kurokami". Hittade inte legenden någonstans på svenska eller engelska men den har tydligen givit upphov till en ritual liknande vår "svarta madam" vilket är intressant i sig.
Och det var en väldigt intressant detalj att delar av storyn bygger på en japansk legend "Kurokami". Hittade inte legenden någonstans på svenska eller engelska men den har tydligen givit upphov till en ritual liknande vår "svarta madam" vilket är intressant i sig.
August 31, 2022
A book of mysteries and the first book of arguably the most interesting Ice People character (according to my former colleague, I like Silje and Tengel, Tula is also great).
In this book Sandemo put up a great mystery and even if the twist might be a bit predictable to someone who has read a lot of her works the details around it was incredible. A truly imaginative mind and quite the satisfying read.
In this book Sandemo put up a great mystery and even if the twist might be a bit predictable to someone who has read a lot of her works the details around it was incredible. A truly imaginative mind and quite the satisfying read.
November 30, 2019
És kapunk egy igazi „Kísértetkastélyt” is – ott még nem merte MS bevetni az igazi varázslatot, de erdélyben már muszáj!
Lehet, hogy van ázsisi alapja ennek a sztorinak, de akkor is baromi ötletes :)
Lehet, hogy van ázsisi alapja ennek a sztorinak, de akkor is baromi ötletes :)
August 2, 2020
So, so far I've read 20 books in this series since May this year. I wanted to read them because I found out there was a really big hype during the 80s. So far I have no regrets! This book did not disappoint at all. Creepy as hell, I almost couldn't fall asleep after finishing it. I also love Heike, he is a very interesting main character and I adore his personality. I haven't liked a character this much since Villemo. I'm looking forward to getting to know him more.
June 10, 2022
Tyckte den här boken var seg vid vissa tillfällen men en spännande story overall. Spännande att få reda på hur det gått för Heike och ser fram emot att höra hur hans resa mot Norden fortsätter. Tycker det var en okej bok men inte en av de bästa i serien.
January 17, 2023
En av de här böckerna på länge I serien! Den här var faktiskt spännande! Började gilla Heike som jag hade svårt för i förra boken. Gillade att boken är mer mystisk än de tidigare, påminde lite om boken när Tancred är hos sin faster på Jylland och tror han hittat ett spökslott.
February 24, 2024
Frumlesin snemma á unglinsaldri en endurlesin (hljóðbók) áratugum síðar. Þessi er full af klisjum og endurtekningum. Reynt að fara inn í hrollvekju og suðurevrópskar sagnir og hjátrú en tekst ekki sérstaklega vel upp. Persónusköpun slök og of mikið endurunnið efni.
November 13, 2017
Tror jeg har lest den mer enn 5 ganger siden midten av 90-tallet. Blir fortsatt skremt. En skikkelig grøsser.
February 1, 2019
I came to really like Heike. Manly, good guy with a sad past. I'm looking forward to seeing him more.
Plotwise it was an interesting mystery/horror mix.
Plotwise it was an interesting mystery/horror mix.
March 2, 2019
3,5*
September 8, 2019
I hate-love this one because it always freaks me out a bit. Brrr.
October 15, 2020
More 3,5 perhaps, but great setting and premise.
May 16, 2023
Heike i Peter, moje nowe ulubione duo
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