One Step Behind by Henning Mankell
In this gripping Scandinavian crime novel, a tenacious Swedish detective is embroiled in a complex investigation when a series of seemingly unrelated murders reveals a sinister connection. The detective and his team must race against time to unravel the mystery behind the killings, which appear to be the work of a cunning and elusive serial killer. As the investigation deepens, the detective confronts his own personal demons and the pressures of his professional life, while the killer remains one step ahead, taunting the police with cryptic clues. The tension mounts as the pursuit becomes increasingly personal, leading to a chilling and unexpected climax.
The 8170th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 450
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 47th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 63rd on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- The 100 Best Thrillers according to Télérama (Télérama)