The Man Who Smiled
The Man Who Smiled by Henning Mankell is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on September 25, 2007. This 336-page book is presented in English and continues the story of Kurt Wallander, a character from the acclaimed Scandinavian noir series. After a traumatic incident in the line of duty, Wallander contemplates leaving the Ystad police force but is drawn back into a perplexing case involving the mysterious deaths of a lawyer and his son.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of crime and mystery, as Wallander investigates a powerful corporate mogul who may be hiding sinister intentions behind a charming facade. Joined by colleague Ann-Britt Hoglund, Wallander navigates a web of intrigue and danger, as the forces behind the murders close in on him. This installment in the series explores the complexities of justice and morality within the framework of a police procedural, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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The mystery thriller series that inspired the Netflix crime drama Young Wallander • From the dean of Scandinavian noir, comes the fourth riveting installment in the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Kurt Wallander series.
After killing a man in the line of duty, Kurt Wallander resolves to quit the Ystad police. However, a bizarre case gets under his skin.
A lawyer driving home at night stops to investigate an effigy sitting in a chair in the middle of the highway. The lawyer is hit over the head and dies. Within a week the lawyer’s son is also killed. These deeply puzzling mysteries compel Wallander to remain on the force. The prime suspect is a powerful corporate mogul with a gleaming smile that Wallander believes hides the evil glee of a killer. Joined by Ann-Britt Hoglund, Wallander begins to uncover the truth, but the same merciless individuals responsible for the murders are now closing in on him.
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