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Henning Mankell

Category Fiction
Pages 480 Pages
Publication Year 2013
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9780099571797

Rs. 800

Vintage

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Before the Frost

Before the Frost

By Henning Mankell · Published by Vintage

Who it's for: Fans of the Wallander series and readers of Scandinavian crime fiction

In the ninth installment of Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander series, Detective Wallander is joined by his newly graduated daughter, Linda, on the Ystad police force. Their collaboration begins amidst a series of unsettling events: Linda's childhood friend disappears, while a wave of violent crimes suggests the work of a religious extremist. As their investigations converge, father and daughter confront a dangerous ideology targeting perceived sinners.Why You Should Read? Explore the evolving father-daughter dynamic as Linda Wallander steps into her role as a detective, mirroring her father's tenacious spirit. Delve into a dark and intricate plot involving religious fanaticism, serial murder, and a chilling hunt for a dangerous group. Experience the signature atmospheric suspense of Scandinavian noir, set against the backdrop of rural Sweden. A crucial entry for fans of the Wallander series, offering a fresh perspective with the introduction of a new protagonist.

Highlights

  • Ninth book in Henning Mankell's Kurt Wallander series
  • Introduces Linda Wallander as a newly graduated police officer
  • Plot involves a missing childhood friend and religious extremism
  • Set in rural Sweden, atmospheric Scandinavian noir
  • Explores the evolving father-daughter dynamic

Themes

Religious extremism · Father-daughter relationship · Police work · Disappearance · Murder

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Category Fiction
Publisher Vintage
ISBN 9780099571797
Pages 480 Pages
Publication Year 2013
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000107133

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Questions about this book

Is this the first book in the Wallander series?

No, it is the ninth installment in the series.

Does Linda Wallander appear as a detective in this book?

Yes, she has just graduated and joins the Ystad police force, working alongside her father.

What is the main plot?

Linda's childhood friend disappears, and a series of violent crimes suggests the work of a religious extremist. The investigations converge as father and daughter confront a dangerous ideology.

Is this book part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Kurt Wallander series by Henning Mankell.