One of the most ingenious crime writers around. Highly recommended' Observer
It is Midsummer's Eve. Three young friends meet in a wood to act out an elaborate masque. But, unknown to them, they are being watched. Each is killed by a single bullet. Soon afterwards, one of Inspector Wallander's colleagues is found murdered. Is it the same killer, and what could the connection be? In this investigation Wallander is always, tantalisingly, one step behind.
Author ProfileHenning Mankell is the prize-winning and internationally acclaimed author of the Inspector Wallander Mysteries, now dominating bestseller lists throughout Europe. He devotes much of his time to working with Aids charities in Africa, where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo.
ReviewsWallander is among the very best fictional crimebusters,Mankell is in the first division of crime writing,Mankell could turn you to crime
,The real test of thrillers of this kind is whether you want to spend more time in the detective's company. I certainly do,Wallander's investigations are perfectly judged to create a thrilling mood of growing tension culminating in a satisfying climax
