A brutal revenge story that is both a gripping police procedural and a chilling political thriller
Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his
crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in
Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector
Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over
the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five
languages and made into numerous international film and television
adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television
series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh.
Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism
and nationalism, Mankell devoted much of his time to working with
charities in Africa, including SOS Children’s Villages and PLAN
International, where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in
Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning
Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition
of his major contribution to literature and to the practical
exercise of conscience.
www.henningmankell.com
"Mankell's cool intelligence and taut plotting shine as ever"
*WBQ*
"Scandinavian crime writing has seldom shouldered the burdens of
world history with such upfront ambition"
*Independent*
"Mr Mankell is a master portraitist of Sweden's underside"
*The Economist*
"Mankell's great strength as a crime writer is evident: his ability
to make normal life compelling..."
*Times Literary Supplement*
"A generally gripping thriller"
*The Observer*
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