Anna Jansson has established herself as one of Sweden's elite crime writers. Before becoming an author, she worked as a nurse and continues to do so part-time at Orebro Hospital's lung clinic. She holds frequent lectures on ethical issues related to medical care and has had several essays included in academic books related to health care. Jansson has three children and lives in Vintrosa outside of Orebro, Sweden."
" outstanding novel The arrival of a strange male pigeon to the
dovecote of Gotland islander Ruben Nilsson begins a horrific chain
reaction. The bird is apparently the carrier of a virulent strain
of avian flu that quickly claims Nilsson s life and spreads
rapidly, causing widespread panic. The responsible government
officials are unable to come up with a good plan to remedy the
inadequate stocks of medications to prevent and treat infection.
Among those affected is Wern, whose preteen son, Emil, is
quarantined after some of his fellow campers become ill. As she
struggles with her personal situation, the inspector also has to
solve the murder of an unidentified man stabbed in the throat. The
ending of this suspenseful blend of scientific thriller and
whodunit packs a real wallop."
"Publishers Weekly," starred review "
.".. outstanding novel ... The arrival of a strange male pigeon to
the dovecote of Gotland islander Ruben Nilsson begins a horrific
chain reaction. The bird is apparently the carrier of a virulent
strain of avian flu that quickly claims Nilsson's life and spreads
rapidly, causing widespread panic. The responsible government
officials are unable to come up with a good plan to remedy the
inadequate stocks of medications to prevent and treat infection.
Among those affected is Wern, whose preteen son, Emil, is
quarantined after some of his fellow campers become ill. As she
struggles with her personal situation, the inspector also has to
solve the murder of an unidentified man stabbed in the throat. The
ending of this suspenseful blend of scientific thriller and
whodunit packs a real wallop."
--"Publishers Weekly", starred review
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