The Axe Woman by Håkan Nesser
The fifth and final Inspector Barbarotti novel from bestselling author Hakan Nesser, in which Inspector Barbarotti is given a cold case concerning the infamous Axe Woman . . .
Some aficionados would argue that the Swede Hakan Nesser is the most accomplished writer in the [Nordic noir] field today, and The Axe Woman is choice fare. . So much to praise here: the steady accumulation of suspense, the assured characterisation and the elegant prose, perfectly rendered by translator Sarah Death -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *
The godfather of Swedish crime * Metro *
A master of suspense * Sunday Times *
One of the best Nordic Noir writers * Guardian *
One of Sweden's best crime writers * Mail on Sunday *
The godfather of Swedish crime * Metro *
A master of suspense * Sunday Times *
One of the best Nordic Noir writers * Guardian *
One of Sweden's best crime writers * Mail on Sunday *
Håkan Nesser is one of Sweden’s most popular crime writers, receiving numerous awards for his novels featuring Inspector Van Veeteren, including the European Crime Fiction Star Award (Ripper Award), the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy Prize (three times) and Scandinavia’s Glass Key Award. His Van Veeteren series is published in over twenty-five countries and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. In addition to the popular Van Veeteren series, his other books include the psychological thriller The Living and the Dead in Winsford and The Barbarotti Series. Håkan Nesser lives in Gotland with his wife, and visits the UK regularly.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781509892334 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509892338 |
| Title | The Axe Woman |
| Author | HÃÂ¥kan Nesser |
| Series | The Barbarotti Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2022-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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