The Abominable Man
The Abominable Man by Maj Sjöwall is a British Edition published by Harper Perennial in 2007, featuring 234 pages in English. This seventh installment in the classic series follows Detective Inspector Martin Beck as he investigates the brutal murder of a high-ranking police officer, Nyland, who is killed in his hospital bed. As Beck delves into the case, he faces the challenge of narrowing down a long list of potential suspects while grappling with the risks associated with his profession.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that explores the intricacies of police procedural work and the moral dilemmas faced by law enforcement. The novel is part of a genre-changing series that has influenced crime fiction, showcasing the development of Beck’s character and the dynamics of his investigations. Each book in the series can be read independently, yet they are designed to be enjoyed in chronological order, allowing readers to engage with the evolving story and characters.
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The seventh classic instalment in this genre-changing series of novels featuring Detective Inspector Martin Beck.
On a quiet night a high-ranking police officer, Nyland, is slaughtered in his hospital bed, brutally massacred with a bayonet. It’s not hard to find people with a motive to kill him; in fact the problem for Detective Inspector Martin Beck is how to narrow the list down to one suspect. But as he investigates Nyland’s murder he must confront whether he is willing to risk his life for his job.
Written in the 1960s, these masterpieces are the work of Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo – a husband and wife team from Sweden. The ten novels follow the fortunes of the detective Martin Beck, whose enigmatic, taciturn character has inspired countless other policemen in crime fiction. The novels can be read separately, but do follow a chronological order, so the reader can become familiar with the characters and develop a loyalty to the series. Each book will have a new introduction in order to help bring these books to a new audience.
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