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In the small Alpine town of Kaalbringen, an ex‑convict’s ax murder is followed by the violent death of a wealthy real‑estate mogul, suggesting a serial killer’s hand. Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is summoned to probe the dark crimes. With little direct evidence linking the victims, Van Veeteren confronts the mystery that has haunted his career. As a promising female detective goes missing, the tension escalates, forcing the inspector to uncover motivations that may chill even seasoned crime‑novel readers.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Hakan Nesser
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