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After her mother’s deathbed confession, Maria Adler adopts a new identity to pursue a revenge plot, following a cryptic directive that left her no other choice. Her actions set off a chain of deadly events that catch the attention of Inspector Van Veeteren. The detective, known for his meticulous observation, tackles a perplexing murder marked by two fatal stabs and a series of odd phone calls that echo a 1960s pop song. The novel follows Van Veeteren across Sweden as he unravels the layers of deception, blackmail, and obsession linking the victim’s past to a hidden truth. The narrative explores themes of guilt, identity, and the cost of vengeance while maintaining the suspense of a classic police mystery.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Håkan Nesser
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