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By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Herbert Molin, a retired police officer, lives alone in a remote cottage in northern Sweden. Two things seem to consume him; his passion for the tango, and an obsession with the "demons" he believes to be pursuing him. Early one morning shots shatter Molin's window- by the time his body is found it is almost unrecognisable.

Stefan Lindman is another off-the-job police officer. On extended sick leave due to having cancer of the tongue Lindman hears about the murder of his former colleague and, in a bid to take his mind off his own problems, decides to investigate.

As his investigation becomes increasingly complex it is with both horror and disbelief that Lindman uncovers links to a global web of neo-Nazi activity.

Written with all the usual flair so highly commended by Mankell fans this intricate crime novel, with its cast of new characters, heralds the end of the Kurt Wallander Mysteries and yet, ultimately, it leads the story back to Wallander's Ystad where a new outstanding series of thrillers can begin.

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The best Henning Mankell book I have listened to. I loved the context and complexities of the story. It was totally absorbing and brilliantly narrated. It remained a cliff hanger right up to the end. The events made me reflect on my understanding of war, politics, evil and revenge. The characters were very credible and portrayed the full range of human emotions, feelings and responses regardless of their actions. Excellent!

Couldn't stop listening!

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I always enjoy Mankell's work, and I found this one particularly gripping. The character depth was excellent as ever, and the plot keeps you hanging on to every word. Sean Barrett narration was another of the things that made this audiobook for me. The voices were well chosen and consistent, and always believable.

If you are a newcomer to Scandinavian crime, this is a cracking choice to become acquainted with one of the original and most formidable authors of the genre.

An excellent listen

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Typical Mankell...with its twists and turns , shocks and surprised this book held my attention from start to finish. The excellent voice and tone if Sean Barrett's voice added to the overall super experience. Would highly recommend.

brilliant !!!

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In the bleak landscapes of Sweden an elderly man from Brazil comes to seek answers. An ex policeman is found brutally murdered and Stephan Lindman a police officer, who is off work pending the start of his chimio treatement, fills the time by investigating the death.
The story takes us back to events in Nazi Germany as the book is set in about 1999.
Not another one you might think but I found this book interesting as I knew nothing of the Swedish fascist movements or their involvement during the Second World War. I sometimes found the intrigue not quite convincing mainly because of the age of the murderer, his state of health yet his apparent capacity to inflict very physical punishment. To my mind it would be tiring even for a much younger person in good health to carry out. If you can get over these inconsistencies you should enjoy the book which is so well narrated you are drawn entirely into the story.
The main character is quite engaging although there is a lot of talk about his cancer.

Masterly

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Very interesting story with new characters for me, (having read all the Wallander series). As usual Sean Barrett's narration is first class. Another Mankell classic with new interesting characters but with familiar spills and thrills. Definitely recommend this one.

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